by Caroline Sumner

Created on: July 29, 2010

For those balmy summer days that are decorated with sunsets that look like rainbows, only the best cocktail will do. Of course, summer's heavenly days are sometimes perfect without needing any additional relaxing properties, so alcohol is not always needed. For such occasions, what better drink to mix up than the appropriately-named Heavenly Days? It is a non-alcoholic option that tastes as good as it looks. It certainly resembles one of the more beautiful sunsets of the summer - and perhaps this is what a sunset would taste like if it had a flavor! 

It is made up of a strange mix of ingredients, and upon first glance it may seem unlikely that they will combine well. However, this surprising mix of hazelnut, lemon, grenadine, and sparkling water must be tasted to be believed! It is a wonderfully refreshing way to end a hot day and makes a great choice to go along with those sweet summer breezes, or to cool off with after a long day in the heat. It is also a lovely poolside drink and is elegant at parties!

HEAVENLY DAYS COCKTAIL RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

2 measures hazelnut syrup
2 measures fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grenadine
Cracked ice cubes
Sparkling water
Slice of fresh lime
Slice of fresh carambola (starfruit) fruit

DIRECTIONS

1.  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the hazelnut syrup, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine, then shake the mixture vigorously until it is well frosted.

2. Fill a highball glass halfway with cracked ice cubes, then pour the mixture from the cocktail shaker into it.

3. Fill the drink with the sparkling water and stir the mixture gently to mix it.

4. Decorate the drink with a slice of lime and a slice of carambola (starfruit) fruit. Serve and enjoy! 

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