Ten Olympic athletes on why young girls should stick with their sport
Ten Olympic athletes on why young girls should stick with their sport

Sarah Gill

Sweet Bobby and a Dame Jilly Cooper Disney series – what to watch this week
Sweet Bobby and a Dame Jilly Cooper Disney series – what to watch this week

Sarah Finnan

Before and after: This Kinsale cottage has been given a contemporary overhaul while retaining its charm
Before and after: This Kinsale cottage has been given a contemporary overhaul while retaining its...

Megan Burns

This incredible Howth home is on the market for €5.5 million
This incredible Howth home is on the market for €5.5 million

Sarah Finnan

The velvet red wines to try this autumn
The velvet red wines to try this autumn

Michelle Lawlor

How to deal with addressing unacceptable behaviour
How to deal with addressing unacceptable behaviour

Niamh Ennis

Supper Club: Tim Spector shares three recipe extracts from his new cookbook
Supper Club: Tim Spector shares three recipe extracts from his new cookbook

Sarah Finnan

This majestic country home in Naas is on the market for €1.85 million
This majestic country home in Naas is on the market for €1.85 million

Sarah Finnan

Emma McEvoy: A week in my wardrobe
Emma McEvoy: A week in my wardrobe

Sarah Finnan

This magical Kerry home is on the market for €475,000
This magical Kerry home is on the market for €475,000

Sarah Finnan

Image / Editorial

Grace Kelly Inspired Cocktail


By IMAGE
31st May 2015
Grace Kelly Inspired Cocktail

Grace Kelly Inspired Cocktail

If it’s the ultimate in elegant cocktails you’re after this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Stealing from The Shelbourne Hotel, one of Dublin’s most famous hotels, here we share their popular Grace Kelly-inspired cocktail, sure to impress your pals. It’s delicious.

The Princess Flower
Ingredients:
10ml St Germaine Elderflower
Dash of Plum Bitters
25.5ml Cr’me de violate
20ml Lemon peel/oil
Glass topped with Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne
Method
Add all but champagne and ‘shake
Pour into a coupe style cocktail glass (from Hollywood glamour era, picture of Princess Grace above drinking from one with Frank Sinatra – see below
Add Champagne
Rose petal GarnishWe’ve stolen the recipe for The Shelbourne’s Grace Kelly-inspired cocktail. It’s delicious.

The Princess Flower ingredients:

10ml St Germaine Elderflower
Dash of Plum Bitters
25.5ml Cr’me de violate
20ml Lemon peel/oil
Glass topped with Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne

 

 

Method:

Add all but champagne and shake
Pour into a coupe style cocktailglass
Add Champagne
Rose petalto garnish

Alternatively, head to The Shelbourne and let them whip one up for you.