April Fool Cocktail

Description

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1 egg white
• Club soda

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, blue curaçao, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
2. Shake vigorously without ice for about 15 seconds.
3. Add ice and shake again for another 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled glass.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with a lemon twist or a small plastic toy.

The blue color of the drink and the unexpected toy garnish make this cocktail a playful and fun choice for April Fool’s Day or any other occasion where you want to surprise your guests!

April Fool Cocktail Variations

As the April Fool Cocktail doesn’t have a standardized recipe, there are many different variations of the drink that people might enjoy. Here are a few different variants that you could try:

1. Classic April Fool Cocktail: In a shaker filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz triple sec, and 1/4 oz green Chartreuse. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
2. April’s Folly Cocktail: In a shaker filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 oz gin, 3/4 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 oz blue curaçao. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
3. April Showers Cocktail: In a shaker filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and 1/4 oz blue curaçao. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
4. April Fool’s Punch: In a large punch bowl, combine 2 cups gin, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup triple sec, 1/2 cup green Chartreuse, and 1/4 cup honey syrup (made by combining equal parts honey and hot water). Stir well and add ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

These are just a few examples of the many different variants of the April Fool Cocktail that you could try. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and proportions to find a recipe that suits your taste preferences!