Lejay Cassis Grapefruit
Description
Lejay Cassis Grapefruit is a cocktail perfect for Valentine's Day, imagining a woman who combines confidence and beauty. The deep purple of cassis and the sophisticated bitterness of grapefruit harmonize exquisitely, expressing the intelligence and charm like ancient Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. The refreshing acidity of grapefruit enhances the sweetness of cassis, creating an elegant taste befitting a mature woman.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （1960s）
A cocktail created in 1960s France as a symbol of independent women. As women's participation in society progressed, an attempt was made to express the ideal image of a woman combining intelligence and beauty through cocktails. Created with admiration for strong and beautiful women like Cleopatra, it became beloved as a special Valentine's Day cocktail.
Birth Date Meaning
Cleopatra who knows her own worth
The nobility of cassis and the sophisticated bitterness of grapefruit express the charm and intelligence of a confident woman, symbolizing the elegance and strength like ancient Egyptian Queen Cleopatra
Famous Quotes
- "True beauty lies in the intelligence and confidence born from within" - In the style of Simone de Beauvoir, French female writer
Trivia
- Cleopatra was known not only for her beauty but as an intelligent woman who spoke seven languages
- Popular as a cocktail symbolizing love and beauty, perfect for Valentine's Day
- Grapefruit is also called the 'forbidden fruit' and is said to have mysterious charm
- The deep purple of cassis has been treasured since ancient times as the 'color of royalty'
- This cocktail is beloved by modern women as a symbol of independent women
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Lejay Cassis - 30 ml
- Grapefruit Juice - 100 ml
- Tonic Water - 50 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Simple Syrup - 5 ml
Instructions:
- Add large ice cubes to wine glass
- Pour Lejay Cassis into the bottom of the glass
- Add fresh grapefruit juice
- Add lime juice and simple syrup
- Fill with tonic water while stirring lightly
- Mix carefully from bottom with bar spoon
- Garnish elegantly with grapefruit slice and edible flowers