Sometimes the best ideas strike at the most unexpected times, like late at night when you should be winding down. That’s exactly how the Contradiction Cocktail came to be. It’s a drink that might sound a bit contrary at first glance, but we encourage you to be adventurous and open-minded. Give it a try – you just might discover your new favorite concoction.
This cocktail is designed to balance contrasting flavors, creating a surprisingly harmonious experience. The mellow sweetness of mango juice and Licor 43 plays against the rougher tartness of pomegranate juice. Adding a hint of immortelle oil in the background introduces a slight bitterness and peppery aftertaste, elevating the drink beyond the ordinary.
Ready to mix up your own Contradiction? Here’s what you’ll need:
Needed Ingredients:
- Mango juice
- Pomegranate juice
- Licor 43: A sweet Spanish liqueur, previously featured in our “Not Forgotten” cocktail.
- Your choice of spirit: Vodka, rum, gin, tequila, grappa, or any other alcoholic beverage you prefer. For a more neutral base that lets the other flavors shine, vodka is a great choice.
- Oil of immortelle in extra virgin olive oil: This unique ingredient adds the surprising depth to the cocktail.
Cocktail Preparation:
Follow these simple steps to craft your Contradiction Cocktail:
- Add 2 to 3 ice cubes to a cocktail glass.
- Pour in 1 shot glass of pomegranate juice.
- Add 1 shot glass of mango juice.
- Measure in ½ shot glass of Licor 43.
- Add 1 shot glass of your chosen liqueur. We recommend using a more neutral-tasting spirit like vodka to best complement the other flavors.
- Finish with 2 to 3 squirts of oil of immortelle. You can always adjust this amount – use less for a mellow hint or more for a stronger, more pronounced flavor.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
- Garnish your cocktail with a twig of dried immortelle flowers on top for an elegant touch.
Cheers – enjoy this unique and intriguing drink!
The Contradiction Cocktail truly shines by balancing the sweet, the tart, and the subtly bitter. It’s a testament to how unexpected combinations can lead to delightful discoveries.
Please let us know what you think about this cocktail! You can reach us by calling 484-593-7064 or sending us an email at info@drhermannessentialoils.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts!
