Agua de Valencia
“Valencia is renowned for its oranges, so it’s no surprise to find them in this cocktail named in honour of the Spanish city. As for agua, it’s inspired by Agua de Bilbao (a sparkling wine) and the fact that this cocktail is as thirst-quenching as water itself. With the addition of bubbles, we’re reminded of […]
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) light cane syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) gin
- 3 cups (750 ml) cava or sparkling wine, cold
- Orange slices (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the orange juice, cane syrup, vodka and gin. Add the cold cava or sparkling wine. Serve in wine glasses with orange slices and ice cubes.
“Valencia is renowned for its oranges, so it’s no surprise to find them in this cocktail named in honour of the Spanish city. As for agua, it’s inspired by Agua de Bilbao (a sparkling wine) and the fact that this cocktail is as thirst-quenching as water itself. With the addition of bubbles, we’re reminded of mimosas. But with a healthy splash of gin and vodka, this is no ordinary mimosa!” – Étienne Marquis, Senior Chef and Recipe Development