We’re always on the prowl for a new tantalizing cocktail that’ll light up any bland happy hour, and what better way to shake things up than with burlesque star Dita Von Teese? The raven-haired bombshell isn’t Latina, but we don’t mind taking inspiration from the woman who gets both ladies and gents panting with her spectacular martini glass performances. This week, we’re sipping on a glamorous elixir made in honor of Teese, the official ambassadress for Cointreau, a luxurious French liqueur made with only the finest sun-dried orange peels from around the world. The Cointreau Teese features the signature ingredient, as well Teese’s preferred violet syrup. While this gorgeous jeweled-hued number is only available in exclusive venues in Paris, one could easily prepare it at home and impress even the most skeptical guests. After one sip of the Cointreau Teese, it will leave you, like its famous muse, absolutely breathless.
Cointreau Teese Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Cointreau
3/4 oz. Apple juice
1/2 oz. Violet syrup (We used Monin)
1/2 oz. Lemon juice
Ginger
1 Violet
Preparation
Combine all ingredients and frost ginger around the rim of the glass. Garnish with a violet.
