You guys!! I’ve got a special treat for you all today.
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I’m partnering with Waterford Crystal on this article in celebration of the Week of Waterford happening now through March 26th! For a festive salute to Waterford’s Irish heritage, I’ve created this vibrant spring cocktail recipe. Grated purple radish is muddled with sugar, then shaken with Sage, elderflower liqueur, lemon and grapefruit. Crisp and refreshing, the cocktail is citrus-forward with herbaceous and floral undertones. The purple radish dyes the drink bubble gum pink while providing a mild earthy sweetness.
You may have noticed that I haven’t given a name to the drink. Well, I’m giving you guys the opportunity to name this cocktail for a chance to win a gorgeous Waterford product! Seriously, the Lismore Diamond Martini Glass pictured above is so beautiful and has such a luxurious feel to it. Continue reading below for details plus the recipe!!
Spring is officially here and that means radishes are in season. You can certainly get radishes year-round, but during the spring months, you’ll find all sorts of different colors, shapes and varieties.
I’m using Easter egg radishes here - particularly purple ones! The skin of the purple radish dyes the cocktail a gorgeous shade of pink. I tested this drink with other colored radishes, and purple is the best. If you can’t find purple radishes, don’t worry. Use whatever is available at your market. The color of the cocktail will definitely vary though.
The base of this drink is Art in the Age Sage, a gin-like spirit that’s fresh and herbal. Elderflower liqueur adds a floral note while the muddled radish adds some sweet earthiness. You can also smell the radish as your sip the drink. Grapefruit and lemon juice are shaken into the mix for balance.
**This Contest Has Ended**
Before we get to the cocktail recipe, let’s talk about this giveaway. The rules are simple:
- Leave a comment below with the name that you’d give this fresh, spring cocktail recipe.
- That’s it!
I’ll select my favorite comment on March 23. The winner will receive their own set of Waterford Crystal Lismore Diamond Martini Glasses!! After that, keep an eye on Waterford social channels to see if my cocktail is chosen as their favorite. Entries can be tracked via the #WeekOfWaterford hashtag!
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Here are the full giveaway rules and regs.
**This Contest Has Ended**
Pictured above are a pair of Lismore Diamond Martini Glasses. They’ve got a nice heft to them which gives them a real luxurious feel. The brilliantly cut starburst pattern makes any drink look good while the clarity of the radiant crystal amplifies color. They’re truly a gorgeous pair of glasses.
Spring Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large purple radish (or 2 small ones), shredded on a box grater
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 ounces Art in the Age Sage
- ¾ ounce elderflower liqueur
- ¾ ounce fresh grapefruit juice
- ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add grated radish and sugar to a cocktail shaker, muddling to combine and release juices. Add the Sage, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice and lemon juice to the shaker along with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, then double strain into a chilled martini glass.
This post was written in partnership with Waterford Crystal. Enjoy responsibly. All thoughts, opinions and recipes are my own. Connect with Waterford Crystal on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can find the Lismore Diamond Martini Glasses shown in this post here!
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I’m Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, cocktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Did you make a recipe? Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can see the how it went!
grace says
pink kryptonite. 🙂
Kate White says
A good name for this cocktail would be "Spring Fling"
Lorraine O'Rourke says
Looks delicious! I suggest it be called "Pink Blossom" ?
LuAnne Dillman says
Bad Barbie
Kate Policheri says
Baci Rosa "pink kisses"
Dana Danger says
Watership Down. (see, Watership/Waterford, and the book was about rabbits, which would seemingly love this drink) I actually just bought a bottle of the Art in the Age of Sage, and was having a hard time envisioning things to make with it, so this is perfect timing!
debbie says
Pink Flower Girl Citrus Sage Cocktail
Yep...
That should do it for a great spring, summer fun, party or wedding cocktail name.
Amanda says
how about a "Spring Forward"?
Madeline says
Radishing in Pink.
Or April Showers, if you don't like puns as much as I do.
Frank says
Pink Breezy spring.
Montrell Wallace says
The name of this cocktail should be "The Art of Spring"
Michelle Mutz says
Spring Equinox
Jeanne Miller says
Splashatini????????
Jude says
Luscious
Jude says
Pink soiree
Jude says
Pink Ruby
LaTanya says
Dazzling Pink Cocktail
Brooke Boyd says
Herbtini
Sue Martinez says
Pink Harbour
Melissa says
Citrus flower!
Nichole says
Pink Sapphire-tini, I can't wait to try this weekend!
Sharon says
Nefertiti Radishini.
- in those glasses, fit for a queen.
Andrea Cunningham says
Spring Chicken.
Light, crisp, refreshing - It'll leave you feeling young again!
Steve Weber says
The Queen Bee.
carol clark says
a dash of summer drink or
Chantel says
Spring Kiss
aaron reck says
Rad Pink Bunny. I think it would be interesting and I would like to try it. I will be sure to get what I need to give it a go. #WeekOfWaterford
Stephanie garden says
I would call it the Pink Mama! It looks and sound so good!
autumn says
Spring Radishini <3 YUMMMM
Denise says
It reminds me of a pretty pink tulip, so that's what I would name it: the Tulip Martini.
Virginia says
Pink Posie
Karylee Marin says
I love it! Thanks for the cool opportunity. My thought....
'Brandon's Blush'
Corinne B says
All Things Possible
Who every heard of radish and grapefruit.
Andrea Cunningham says
Spring Breeze
Van says
The Raphanus Sage.
"Radish may also refer to any member of the genus Raphanus (the "radishes")." Wikipedia 🙂
Margaret D Fallon says
The Spring Peony
Karen Hughes says
Irish Wildflower
Karen D says
Sing Spring!
Sally Alford says
Garden Glitz!
Courtney says
Pink panther
Leslie Reeves says
SPRINKtacular!
Susan Jackiewicz says
A Spring in her Step
Marsha Lynne says
Veggitini
Shanti says
Sweet C-tini (because it is packed with vitamin C from the citrus and the radish )
Erin W says
I like "feeling rad-ish"
Jerre George says
I think this is one of the most unique cocktails I have ever heard of. I will have to try it. I think it is very timely since people are really into growing their own vegetables and using old-time plants like elderflower. My name suggestion is:
Purple Radatini
Kim Henrichs says
Garden Fizz
Mary says
Peter's Pink Spring Drink as in Peter Rabbit
Valerie says
The Rad Dash of Citrus
Lorraine Arndell says
The color straight away made me think of a pale pink rose. I would call it it a Blushing Rose.
Annette says
You Look Radishing!
Noah says
Pink Brassica
Radishes are in the Brassicaceae family.
Irish Smile says
With the Irish connection of Waterford, this made me think of the lovely song "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" and this lovely pink cocktail makes a lovely smile.
Karen D says
Spring Swing
Karen Spector says
Pinktini
Lily | Kale & Caramel says
The Blushing Radish!!
Isaac says
Blush of Spring
Lolli G says
Spring Flower Martini or Earth Flower Martini
Felice says
Akala Loke (pink rose in Hawaiian)
Leela says
Spring Refresher.
Michelle says
Spring has Sprung tini
Ed says
Lismore Blush
Katherine says
Radish Me Pink
Monica Sophie says
Mr. McGregor's Martini -as in Peter Rabbit