Bornholm Spirits
The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the Pea cocktail was created in honour of the famous Danish author, H.C. Andersen. It is made with H.C. Andersen Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg whites and is served with a small green pea on top, referring to the author's famous fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea". The cocktail is a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen's imagination and creativity, and it has become a favourite among gin lovers all over the world.
Ingredients:
5 cl Gin Bornholm: H.C. Andersen Edition
2 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2 cl sugar syrup.
1 pasteurised egg white.
1 handful green peas (fresh or frozen).
Iced cubes.
Pea shoots or mint leaves for garnish.
Method:
1. Boil the peas in a pan of water for 2-3 minutes until soft.
2. Drain the water and blend the cooked peas into a smooth puree.
3. Add the gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white and pea puree to a shaker.
4. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
5. Pour the cocktail through a strainer into a chilled glass filled with ice.
6. Garnish with pea shoots or mint leaves on top and serve immediately.
Tip: If you want an even greener colour, add a few drops of green fruit colour to the cocktail.
The Princess and the Pea
Ingredients:
5 cl Gin Bornholm: H.C. Andersen Edition 2 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice. Andersen Edition
2 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2 cl sugar syrup.
1 pasteurized egg white.
1 handful green peas (fresh or frozen).
Ice cubes.
Pea shoots or basil for garnish.
Method:
Boil the peas in a pot of water for 2-3 minutes until soft.
Drain the water and blend the cooked peas to a smooth puree.
Add the gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white and pea puree to a shaker.
Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
Pour the cocktail through a strainer into a chilled glass filled with ice.
Garnish with pea shoots or basil on top and serve immediately.
Tip: If you want an even greener color, you can add a few drops of green food coloring to the cocktail.