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Shiny Winter Orange-Persimmon Cocktail

Wegetariańskie Drinks New Year's Eve 15 min Easy 9 wyświetleń ~28.20 PLN - (0)
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Description

A refreshing, seasonal winter drink that combines the sweetness of blood oranges and mandarins with the creamy note of persimmon and a sharper touch of fresh ginger. The cocktail is lightly sparkling thanks to the carbonated water, has an attractive layer of bubbles, and a delicate aroma of cinnamon and mint, making it visually striking and perfect for a quick gathering. Quick to prepare (about 15 minutes), it works great as a welcome drink or a non-alcoholic alternative for winter get-togethers. Flavor: sweet and sour with a spicy ginger finish; appearance: intensely orange with a light green accent of mint and frothy peaks on the surface.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Blood orange 2.5 szt.
  • Mandarin 200 g
  • Persimmon (kaki) 1.1 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Lime juice 30 ml
  • Sparkling water 800 ml
  • Ice (cubes) 200 g
  • Fresh mint 0.3 pęczków
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Ground cinnamon 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Prosecco (optional) 100 ml
  • Star anise (optional) 2 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash all the fruits under running cold water. Dry the oranges and mandarins with a paper towel. Cut the persimmon in half and remove any hard elements near the stem. Using a sharp knife, remove the skin of the persimmon if it has a thick skin; cut into quarters. Peel the ginger using a teaspoon (scraping off the skin) and grate it on a fine grater or chop it very finely.

Ingredients: Blood orange, Mandarin, Persimmon (kaki), Fresh ginger
Use a cutting board and a sharp fruit knife. A fine microplane grater is best for grating ginger. A common mistake: too thick slices of ginger will give a fibrous texture—grate or finely chop.
2

Prepare the ginger-honey concentrate: in a small saucepan, combine grated ginger (20 g) with honey (30 g) and 15 ml of lime juice (from the total amount). Heat over very low heat for 30–45 seconds just until the honey becomes liquid and mixes more easily with the ginger — do not allow it to boil. Alternatively, heat the mixture for 15–20 seconds in a microwave set to medium power.

Ingredients: Fresh ginger, Honey, Lime juice
Use a small saucepan or a metal microwave-safe bowl and a wooden spoon. Do not exceed a temperature of about 40–45°C (honey loses some of its properties at too high a temperature). If you want a stronger ginger aroma, let the mixture steep for 5 minutes.
3

Juicing: use a manual citrus juicer (or electric) to squeeze the juice from 3 oranges and 2 mandarins without separating the pulp. Add the previously cut pieces of persimmon to the juice and mash them with a pestle or blend briefly (2–3 short pulses) to release the creaminess of the persimmon — the total volume of liquid should be about 450–550 ml. Strain everything through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing with a wooden spoon to remove larger fibers and seeds. The pulp will remain in the sieve; this is normal.

Ingredients: Blood orange, Mandarin, Persimmon (kaki)
Use a citrus juicer and a fine sieve (also known as chinois or kitchen sieve). If you don't have a blender, mash the persimmon more vigorously with a pestle. Ensure the bowl is stable and hold the sieve close to it to minimize splashing.

Assembly

4

Pour the ginger-honey concentrate from step 2 and the remaining 15 ml of lime juice into the filtered juice in a bowl. Mix thoroughly with a bar spoon (or a regular spoon) for 20–30 seconds. Taste — the drink should be distinctly sweet and sour with a spicy hint of ginger; if it is too sour, add 5 g of honey at a time and mix.

Ingredients: Honey, Lime juice, Fresh ginger
Use a large measuring cup or a jug with a capacity of at least 1 liter for mixing. Stir gently to avoid losing the fizz effect when adding sparkling water.
5

Fill four tall glasses (about 350–400 ml) with ice cubes, each about 2/3 full (about 50 g of ice per glass). Pour the prepared fruit mixture evenly into the glasses, filling them halfway. Now slowly add the chilled sparkling water (about 200 ml per glass) by pouring it in a thin stream over the back of a bar spoon held close to the surface — this technique will help maintain the foam layer and create a gentle color transition. If you are using prosecco — add 25 ml of prosecco to each glass instead of the corresponding amount of sparkling water.

Ingredients: Sparkling water, Ice (cubes), Prosecco (optional)
The best visual effect can be achieved by using a long bar spoon or a regular kitchen spoon. Hold the glass slightly tilted, pour slowly. A common mistake: pouring quickly causes the bubbles to mix completely and lose the effect.

Decoration

6

Finishing: on top of each glass, place a sprig of fresh mint (about 2 g per glass) and gently sprinkle the surface with a bit of ground cinnamon (about 0.5 g per glass - use a spice sieve or a small amount on a teaspoon). Additionally, you can place a thin slice of persimmon or one star anise (if using the optional version) on the surface for an elegant decoration.

Ingredients: Ground cinnamon, Fresh mint, Persimmon (kaki), Star anise (optional)
Use a fine kitchen sieve to evenly sprinkle the cinnamon. Remember, cinnamon is intense — a subtle touch is better than too much. If you're adding a star anise, place it on the surface just before serving.
7

Serving: serve immediately to maintain the fizz. You can additionally serve each glass with a short stirrer. If you prepare the drink in advance (up to 2 hours), keep it chilled, without sparkling water — add it just before serving.

Ingredients: Sparkling water
For serving, use transparent, tall glasses (so-called highball) with a capacity of 350–400 ml — they will highlight the layers and color. Avoid pouring the drink with sparkling water too early (it will lose its foam).

Fun Fact

💡

Persimmon (kaki) was popular in ancient Asia; in Japan and Korea, its dried variety (hoshigaki) is considered a delicacy. It adds a creamy texture to cocktails, allowing you to skip the addition of cream.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve very chilled. To achieve a 'shine' effect, use thinly sliced persimmon on the rim of the glass and a fresh mint sprig. For an adult version, replace part of the sparkling water with prosecco (25 ml per serving).

🥡 Storage

Prepared juice (without sparkling water) can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours in a tightly sealed pitcher. Do not freeze — persimmon loses its structure after thawing. Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain the fizz.

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