Thanksgiving Persimmon Sparkler

This Thanksgiving Persimmon Cocktail is a delightful blend of white rum, fresh lemon juice, aquafaba, walnut bitters, persimmon jam, and a splash of grapefruit La Croix for that perfect festive fizz. It's a unique and flavorful cocktail that captures the essence of the holiday season with its sweet and tangy flavors. The addition of caramelized persimmon garnish adds a touch of elegance and makes it a perfect drink for Thanksgiving gatherings or any special occasion.

Thanksgiving Persimmon Sparkler

A festive and flavorful cocktail featuring white rum, persimmon jam, and grapefruit La Croix, garnished with caramelized persimmon for a touch of elegance.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz Aquafaba (chickpea brine)
  • 2 dashes Walnut Bitters
  • 2 heaping bar spoons Persimmon Jam
  • Splash of Grapefruit La Croix
  • Fuyu Persimmon for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, fresh lemon juice, aquafaba, walnut bitters, and persimmon jam.
  2. Dry shake the ingredients without ice for 10 seconds.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a tall glass.
  5. Add a splash of grapefruit La Croix to create a thick foam.
  6. Cut a Fuyu persimmon into wheels and use them to garnish the cocktail. Optionally, sprinkle the persimmon wheels with sugar and caramelize them using a blowtorch before garnishing the cocktail.