a breakfast martini? yes.
Clara’s morning was a blur of mismatched socks, forgottenkeys, and a disastrous attempt at winged eyeliner. It was only 9 and she wasalready ready to call it a day. But then, she saw it—The Bloom Café, its cozysign promising "Breakfast, Brunch, Bliss."A little bliss was exactly what she needed.
She slipped inside, the warm scent of freshly brewed coffeemingling with the subtle citrus of something sweeter. Clara found a cornertable, shoulders relaxing as she scanned the menu. Just as she did, her bestfriend Lily burst through the door, cheeks flushed. “Sorry, sorry—I missed thebus!”
Clara waved her over. “Perfect timing. I’ve just foundsomething to brighten our morning—The Breakfast Cocktail.”
A server appeared.
Clara lowered the menu. “Please! Tell me everything aboutthis cocktail.”
“Ah, the BreakfastCocktail. We start with 1 1/2 ounces of gin, 1/2 an ounce of orange liqueur, 3/4ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the secret touch—a barspoon oforange marmalade. It’s all shaken with ice and strained into a chilled glass.”
Clara’s eyebrows lifted.
Lily leaned in. “Two, please.”
Moments later, two glistening glasses arrived. Clara took asip, the flavors blossoming on her tongue, the citrus tang balanced by the warmsweetness of marmalade.
“Perfect.”
Lily clinked her glass against Clara’s. “Breakfast cocktailsmake everything better.”
They lingered, laughing about old memories, sharing storiesof missed trains and messy dates. An hour slipped by like a gentle breeze. Whenthey finally stood to leave, they promised each other more of these mornings.
Clara and Lily walked out of The Bloom Café, their chaotic mornings nothing but distant memories. Sometimes, a little sparkle in a glass was all it took to turn a day around.
Ready to make one?
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Add the gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and marmalade into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
GARNISHES
TIPS
Use Quality Gin: A smooth gin with subtle botanicals works best.
Balance Sweetness and Citrus: Adjust the lemon juice to your taste.
Orange Marmalade is Key: It provides sweetness and a hint of bitterness.
Shake Well: Properly mixing the marmalade ensures a silky texture.
Chill Your Glasses: Serve in a chilled glass for the best experience.
