Evoking the Essence…Raspberry Cava Kick

While at Spice Market, the proffered drink selections did not spark any interest in me, so I ended up combining ingredients in two of their drinks to create my own flavor profile. The Spice Market concoction paired three extremely sweet flavors together. Mine married the sweet profiles of two ingredients with a much needed burning kick. The Lychee Raspberry Bellini spurned complexity and lacked acidity—it was just too sweet.

Spice Market:  Lychee Raspberry Bellini
– Cava Brut Reserve NV Dibon
– Lychee
– Raspberry

ETE’s Twist:  Raspberry Cava Kick
– Cava/Prosecco/Sparkling h20 (for a non-alcoholic version)
– Fresh Raspberry Puree
– Fresh Ginger Juice

Shake it up. Serve in a fluted wine glass or champagne glass. Top with a fresh sprig of mint.  Voila—a fun and sexy pleaser!