Sentimental Naive Goddess
Description
The Sentimental Naive Goddess is a beautiful pink cocktail that expresses the bittersweet feelings of summer's end. Inspired by the mythology of Diana, goddess of the moon, it represents the charm of a pure and strong-willed woman. It's an exquisite balance of the gorgeous fragrance of rose syrup, the sweet and sour taste of cranberry, and the refreshing acidity of lime. As the August 29th birthday cocktail, it offers an elegant and delicate flavor befitting the Virgo season. Despite its beautiful appearance, it's a cocktail with a solid flavor composition.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （1990s）
In the 1990s, this cocktail was created at a luxury resort bar in the Riviera region of southern France for female guests visiting at the end of summer. The bartender of the time was inspired by Artemis, the moon goddess of Greek mythology (Diana in Roman mythology), and conceived it to express the strength hidden in the inner nature of pure and noble women. The 'Naive' in the cocktail name represents innocence, while 'Sentimental' represents sentimental beauty, reflecting the complex emotions of women facing the end of their summer vacation.
Birth Date Meaning
A leader with a serious and stubborn disposition
Contrasting with its elegant and delicate appearance, it expresses the strength of will to maintain core strength and beliefs. The rose fragrance symbolizes nobility, the transparency of vodka represents purity, and the complex flavor symbolizes the strong spiritual power hidden within
Famous Quotes
- "True strength is hidden behind gentleness" - French Poet
- "The beauty of a goddess lies not in appearance but in the beliefs held within" - Ancient Greek Philosopher
Trivia
- This cocktail is an original recipe expressing the sentimental mood of late summer, inspired by the mythology of Diana, goddess of the moon
- The pink color created by rose syrup and cranberry juice represents the twilight sky, creating a sentimental atmosphere
- August 29th falls in Virgo season, whose symbols of purity and intelligence align with the cocktail's theme
- Artemis, the moon goddess of Greek mythology (Diana in Roman mythology), was known as a virgin goddess, often depicted with a pure and stubborn character
- This cocktail is said to have originated in European bars in the 1990s, created to express the bittersweet feelings of summer's end
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Premium Vodka - 45 ml
- Rose Syrup - 15 ml
- Cranberry Juice - 20 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Soda Water - 80-100 ml
- Edible Rose Petals - 3-4 pieces
- Ice - 適量 to taste
Instructions:
- Fill the highball glass with plenty of ice
- Add vodka, rose syrup, cranberry juice, and lime juice to the shaker
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds
- Strain and pour into the glass
- Slowly add soda water and stir gently
- Garnish with edible rose petals and lime slice
- Serve with a stirrer