Crack Baby Cocktail

Greetings! I finally made the Crack Baby Cocktail that was served at the Royal Wedding's evening reception! First I will say: the drink WAS strong, I felt it after a few sips. And if one would ask me to describe the taste, it is difficult to describe! Surprisingly, it was not a very sweet drink -- it was actually on the side of bitter... I know that sounds odd, but it really was a sweet/bitter type cocktail. I think those who do not like sweet drinks would enjoy it. I will give the ingredients below, along with the measurements I used.

Crack Baby Cocktail:

2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Passionfruit Juice
1/2 oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
1 1/2 oz. Champagne

(Note: 2 oz. of liquid = 2 of my small-size jigger for alcohol)

Everything was cold (and I couldn't find my shaker!), so I just poured the ingredients in the glass, and stirred... One thing I LOVED was the color! Here are the ingredients I used:


This was the only Passionfruit Juice I found... I don't know if "Acai" Passionfruit made a difference...

I just bought a split of Piper Heidsieck champagne, I knew I wouldn't be finishing a whole bottle. This little split was expensive, but I purchased this brand only because of "good memories" of my father -- always getting Piper Heidsieck for his and my Mom's Anniversary or for holidays. When they had people over to celebrate when I was little, I always remember my father buying this brand because my mother liked it. I also bought BRUT (which is pretty dry) which is what my father always purchased, but I think the next time I would get an Extra Dry champagne, which would make the drink a little sweeter; or I might even try it with an Asti Spumante or Prosecco (the Italian sparkling/fizzy type wine).

And the vodka I purchased was ROKK -- from Sweden. I had not heard of it before, but it was reasonable in price, so I bought it. ;)

And last, but not least, the Chambord. This, I will admit, is pretty expensive for a little bottle. I think this one was about $21.

Isn't the top of it pretty though? I do remember, however, that years ago there used to be a little 'crown' at the top.

So that's all of the ingredients!

AND HERE IS HOW IT LOOKS!

I liked the way the lighting in this photo came out!

Then I decided to replace the "Passionfruit" juice with Pineapple Juice... Well, it didn't taste as good to me, it was 'heavier' and the drink was cloudy (due to the heavier, thicker pineapple juice, I presume). Here's the shot of it... As you can see, it looks darker, cloudier/less clear and sharp looking:

So that's it!! I hope you all enjoyed having a "virtual" Crack Baby Cocktail with me!

Thanks for visiting.

Best,

Gloria