As you can see in the picture above, the color didn't quite work out. For comparison, here's the photo in the book:
I know the problem: it's the bitters. Angostura is intensely red. Mind you, she suggested 1-3 dashes and I really like Angostura so I went with 3. A single dash might not have had such a huge impact on the color. Even so, if I were to create my own version, I'd swap it out for a more green-complimentary bitters - grapefruit perhaps.
I also went with a weaker gin since it's what we had on hand. If I were to up the alcohol content (which my wife assured me is not necessary), I might swap out the Triple Sec for chartreuse. It would add alcohol and also support the color.
The green does look better but the key is how did it taste. I bet I would enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSort of candyish. I could do with a bit more bite - flavor bite rather than alcohol.
DeleteBut that swap would change the flavor. A lot.
ReplyDeleteNot that we know what a fantasy cocktail should taste like.
I'm sure in the original series ambrosia was more of a mead.
Well, yeah! That's the fun of playing with color when there isn't much to go on for flavor. Chartreuse might bring the flavor bite I seek. It would be interesting to see what the combination with Midori brings out.
DeleteI like sweet, but there has to be a bite. Damn, I miss BSG!
ReplyDeleteGreat show - at least in the beginning. It was often rough going in the later seasons.
DeleteI expect there are better - and greener - recipes to be found online.
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