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Sandra Lee’s Pink Elephant Cocktail Is the Perfect Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Cocktail: 4-Ingredient Recipe
We all deserve a little cocktail time, as celebrity chef Sandra Lee famously coined, especially during Valentine’s Day. So, it’s worth shaking up a simple yet wow-worthy sip such as her Pink Elephant Cocktail recipe. This sweet, zesty cocktail contains just four ingredients and boasts a vibrant pink color that matches the occasion. Whether you’re making a cocktail for one or for a crowd, her recipe uses an easy-to-remember ratio—so it’s ready to serve in five minutes. Here’s more on the pink elephant cocktail, plus Sandra’s must-try recipe!
What is a pink elephant cocktail?
This cocktail contains white cranberry juice, Limoncello, berry vodka and raspberry liqueur. The ingredients are combined in a cocktail shaker with iced and served in chilled glasses. Garnishes are optional for this drink, however, its fruity flavor steals the show with every sip.
Why this cocktail is called a pink elephant?
In a 2007 episode of her Semi-Homemade Cooking, Sandra revealed the inspiration behind naming this cocktail. “This is called a pink elephant [because] it’s named after a restaurant my sister and I went to in the French Countryside and it’s super simple,” she said. It’s not to be confused with another cocktail, also called the pink elephant, that originated in the NoMad London hotel and is a spicy tequila-based drink.
The best raspberry liqueur to use for this drink
When making a pink elephant cocktail, Sandra recommends using Chambord raspberry liqueur. This is a high-quality liqueur made with black raspberry, XO Cognac, Madagascan vanilla, honey, Moroccan citrus peel and spices. The liqueur gives the drink an intense fruity sweetness and a deep pink hue.
Sandra Lee’s 4-ingredient pink elephant cocktail recipe
Here, you’ll find Sandra’s pink elephant cocktail recipe that preps in five minutes and can be adjusted to make a single drink or multiple servings. Make it for your upcoming Valentine’s Day get-together or any time you want to enjoy happy hour right at home. (Check out more Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes.)
Pink Elephant Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 part white cranberry juice
- 1 part berry vodka
- ½ part raspberry liqueur, preferably Chambord
- ½ part Limoncello
Directions:
- To a shaker full of ice, add all ingredients.
- Shake well and pour into chilled martini glasses.
Optional garnishes for your pink elephant cocktail
If you want to dress up your pink elephant drink, keep things simple with it with herbs or a lime wheel placed on the rim; or elevate it by topping it with dried edible rose petals. So easy yet elegant!
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