Some cocktails are content to sit quietly in the corner.

The Showgirl was born for centre stage.

With sparkling wine, rose liqueur, black raspberry and a touch of bittersweet Italian flair, this cocktail arrives dressed for the spotlight. Elegant, glamorous, and just a little mischievous, it evokes the grand hotels, glittering theatres, and unforgettable evenings that become the stories we tell long after the trip is over.

Much like travel itself, The Showgirl is a blend of contrasts: sophisticated yet playful, refined yet adventurous.

🍸 The Showgirl

Ingredients

  • ½ oz Aperitivo Luxardo
  • ½ oz Amber Vermouth
  • ⅓ oz Ketel One Vodka
  • ⅓ oz Combier Crème Rose Liqueur
  • ⅙ oz Black Raspberry Liqueur (such as Chambord)
  • 3 oz Brut Champagne or Sparkling Wine

Method

Stir all ingredients except the sparkling wine over ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled flute or coupe glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a fresh raspberry or delicate rose petal.

✈️ Where Would We Sip It?

Imagine a rooftop terrace overlooking the lights of Las Vegas, a glamorous lounge in Paris, or aboard a luxury cruise ship as the sun slips below the horizon.

The Showgirl reminds us that travel isn’t always about the destination. Sometimes it’s about dressing up, raising a glass, and celebrating the fact that we’re fortunate enough to be exploring this remarkable world.

Until next time, keep your passport handy and your glass half full.

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Patrick (Paddy) Moore

Patrick (Paddy) Moore is the author of the series Quarantinis, Eh? featuring cocktails that commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021.

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