Julia’s Brain Child crafted by @cocktail.complex

In honor of the iconic Julia Child, we present you with a delicious and fruity cocktail that perfectly captures her love for French ingredients and fruity desserts. This cocktail is a modern twist on her favorite Reverse Martini, with the addition of some heavy fruit notes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Dolin Blanc
• 1/2 oz Plymouth Gin
• 1/2 oz Giffard Apricot Du Roussillion
• 1/4 oz Angostura Bitters
• 1/2 oz Lime Cordial
• 8 Blackberries
• 2 oz Soda Water
• Garnish: Mint Bouquet

Instructions:

1. Muddle the blackberries in a shaker tin with lime cordial to make this cocktail.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients except for the soda water to the shaker tin with ice and give it a short shake. 
3. Double strain the mixture into a highball glass over some cracked clear ice, and top it off with soda water. 
4. Finally, garnish with a mint bouquet for an extra touch of freshness.
5. Sip and enjoy with an imPASTA straw!

The combination of Dolin Blanc, Plymouth Gin, and Giffard Apricot Du Roussillion creates a fruity and refreshing base for the cocktail. At the same time, the Angostura Bitters add a nice hint of bitterness. The lime cordial and blackberries bring in the acidity and sweetness, and the sparkling water gives it the perfect amount of fizz.

We hope you enjoy this modern twist on Julia's classic Reverse Martini. It's the perfect cocktail to enjoy with friends or to sip on while watching your favorite episodes of "Julia." Bon Appetit!