As I was watching Georgi and describing the pine berry flavour it reminded of soursop/guanabana. Specifically the liqueur I have that has notes of strawberry π, pineapple π, banana π with a zingy citrus finish. This perked up my taste buds and the decision to make the drink was done.
As I was organizing the ingredients I saw the green strawberry π bitters and onto the shelf they went.
Some may worry that it is a sweet on sweet but the liqueur has a very tart component similar to passion fruit which balanced everything nicely.
The cocktail is fantastic! Silky texture of tropical fruits dancing with strawberry with evolving herbaceous undertones. The balance is quite on point. The added bitters added another layer of savoury spices, red and white pepper corns, and rhubarb with spicy kale π₯¬
Though I am not familiar with Eurovision, though I did listen the the song, quite fun,, I can tell you this is a banger on a cocktail. If you can make the syrup or have the soursop liqueur it is well worth it. π
Bangaranga
2 oz (60ml) Gin
1 oz (30ml) Pineapple Liqueur
1 oz (30ml) Pine Berry Syrup (sub Soursop Liqueur)
Β½ oz (15ml) Fresh Lime Juice
Egg White
Optional 2 dashes Green Strawberry Bitters
Single Mint Leaf