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Adele Gold

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Adele Gold

Description

Adele Gold is a rich, elegant cocktail with warmth, depth, and a quietly dramatic finish. Inspired by the sense of soul, glamour, and emotional weight associated with Adele, it brings together brandy, pear, honey, and sparkling wine in a serve that feels luxurious without becoming heavy. The brandy gives it a rounded, mellow backbone, while the pear adds a soft orchard-fruit sweetness that keeps the drink refined and approachable. Honey brings a gentle golden richness, smoothing the edges and adding a note of comfort that makes the whole cocktail feel polished and complete.

What makes Adele Gold work so well is the contrast between opulence and restraint. It has a full, expressive flavour profile, but it still feels lifted and celebratory thanks to the sparkling wine. That fizz brightens the richer fruit and honey notes, giving the cocktail an elegant finish rather than letting it drift into anything too dense or syrupy. The result is a drink that feels both glamorous and emotionally resonant: smooth, confident, and memorable from the first sip to the last.

This is the kind of cocktail that would feel completely at home on a premium hotel bar menu or served as a sophisticated party drink for an evening that calls for something a little more special. It suits celebrations, date nights, winter gatherings, and dressed-up occasions where you want a drink that feels stylish and a little indulgent. Adele Gold is not loud or flashy. It is poised, expressive, and full of character, with a soft golden glow that makes it feel every bit as special as its name suggests.

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Brandy
  • 20 ml Pear liqueur
  • 10 ml Honey Cordial
  • Sparkling Wine to top

Equipment needed

Instructions

  1. Build the base: Add the brandy, pear liqueur, and honey cordial to a flute or wine glass with ice.
  2. Combine: Stir gently until cool and integrated.
  3. Top: Add chilled sparkling wine.
  4. Garnish: Finish neatly and serve straight away.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 13.5% ABV Ice
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