Gotta Wear Shades

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Gotta Wear Shades
70 min.
1
1754kcal

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If you're in the mood for a refreshing and elegant drink that is both unique and full of flavor, the "Gotta Wear Shades" cocktail is just what you need. This vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free concoction combines the bright, zesty taste of orange with the subtle complexity of cherry bitters. Perfect for a special occasion or an evening of relaxation, this sparkling drink is as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate.

What makes this recipe truly stand out is the homemade orange sugar cubes, which add a touch of sweetness and a burst of citrus flavor to each sip. The cubes are made by baking a simple mixture of orange juice and sugar, resulting in a crystallized delight that melts slowly into the sparkling wine, enhancing every bubble. A dash of cherry bitters and a garnish of shaved pear strands elevate the experience even further, giving this cocktail a sophisticated and refreshing edge.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or enjoying a quiet moment by yourself, this drink will bring a splash of color and a touch of elegance to your day. With its combination of fruity, sweet, and slightly bitter notes, the "Gotta Wear Shades" is a drink that’ll have you feeling like you’re sipping under the sun in style.

Ingredients

  • dash cherries (such as Fee Brothers or Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters)
  • tablespoons orange juice (no pulp)
  • serving pears shaved
  • serving sparkling wine 
  • cups sugar 
  •  coarsely sugar cubes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • ice cube tray

Directions

  1. Mix the sugar and orange juice in a bowl until evenly distributed.
  2. Pour the mix into a metal mini ice cube tray or silicone candy mold and bake in oven at 200°F until hard and dry, about 1 hour.
  3. Let cool.
  4. For each cocktail, place one orange sugar cube into flute glass.
  5. Add cherry bitters, top with sparkling wine.
  6. Garnish with strands of shaved pear.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1754kcal
Protein0.27%
Fat0.85%
Carbs98.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
250.93
Glycemic Load
293.05
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.7252174045729%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.72mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.98mg
Epicatechin
6.29mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
8.13mg
Naringenin
1.46mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1753.77kcal
87.69%
Fat:1.66g
2.56%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.33%
Carbohydrates:436.58g
145.53%
Net Carbohydrates:431.28g
156.83%
Sugar:426.92g
474.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:16.74mg
0.73%
Alcohol:9.47g
100%
Alcohol %:1.53%
100%
Protein:1.19g
2.38%
Vitamin C:41.21mg
49.95%
Fiber:5.3g
21.21%
Potassium:469.1mg
13.4%
Copper:0.21mg
10.56%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.14%
Magnesium:34.01mg
8.5%
Folate:33.54µg
8.39%
Vitamin K:7.39µg
7.04%
Iron:1.23mg
6.85%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.43%
Phosphorus:53.89mg
5.39%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.3%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.27%
Selenium:2.95µg
4.22%
Calcium:39.91mg
3.99%
Vitamin A:178.14IU
3.56%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.44%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.4%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.13%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.51%