Starstruck Cocktail | Cocktail Recipe | Kitchenstagram
Some of the most enjoyable cocktail ideas begin with a simple ingredient and a little curiosity. Starstruck came together from a desire to highlight the fresh, naturally tangy character of star fruit in a refreshing drink, paired with a gentle warmth of ginger syrup and the botanical notes of gin.
Star fruit is often appreciated for its distinctive shape, but its refreshing sweet-tart flavour makes it equally interesting in drink. I wanted to give this unusual fruit a little more attention and build a cocktail around its natural character. Fresh lime adds brightness, while homemade ginger syrup brings just the right touch of sweetness and spice. Ginger syrup gives this cocktail a smooth and well-rounded ginger flavour while also contributing sweetness. The combination creates a beautifully balanced cocktail that is crisp, aromatic and refreshing without allowing any single flavour to overpower the others.
After experimenting with the balance of fruit, citrus, sweetness and ginger, this combination became the starstruck Cocktail. The name starstruck was inspired by the star-shaped slices of fresh star fruit used to garnish the drink. When sliced crosswise, the fruit creates a star-shaped pieces that make an eye-catching garnish. With its beautiful golden hue and elegant presentation, this cocktail makes a lovely signature drink for gatherings, celebrations or a relaxed evening at home.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
Star fruit takes centre stage in this refreshing drink.
Lime complements the natural tartness of the fruit.
Ginger syrup adds warmth without overwhelming the delicate fruit.
Gin adds depth and complexity to the flavour.
Fresh star fruit creates a naturally striking garnish.
The cocktail comes together with a simple shake and strain.
Ingredients
45 ml Gin
60 ml Fresh Star Fruit Juice
15 ml Lime juice
15 ml Ginger syrup
5 ml Honey
Ice Cubes
Fresh Star fruit slice, for garnish
Mint sprig, for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1: Roughly chop the star fruits, add into the blender and blend until you get a smooth puree. Strain the star fruit puree to extract juice. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine ice cubes, star fruit juice, lime juice, ginger syrup, honey and gin and shake until well-chilled.
- Step 3: Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes, then strain the Starstruck cocktail into the glass.
- Step 4: Garnish with a star fruit slice and mint sprig. Serve & enjoy!!
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