There are moments when our cravings are conflicted. We want something sweet, yet sour. Something smooth, yet bold. For those indecisive moments, the Love & Hate cocktail was created — a drink that embraces contrasts and transforms them into a delightful experience.
This unique recipe by Flair is more than just a drink: it’s a flavorful statement. It plays with the contrast of tastes, blending the bold character of hibiscus, the gentle sweetness of vanilla, the fresh lightness of strawberry, and the zesty brightness of lemon. All of this is wrapped in a silky foam and elevated with a refreshing tonic top.
The Ingredients of Balance
To make Love & Hate, you’ll need:
- 25ml FLAIR Hibiscus Syrup
- 10ml FLAIR Vanilla Syrup
- 5ml FLAIR Strawberry Syrup
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- Egg white (or vegan foam alternative)
- Tonic water, for topping
This combination is no accident. The hibiscus syrup brings floral acidity, the vanilla adds depth and sweetness, the strawberry offers a fruity freshness, and the lemon gives that essential kick to awaken the palate. When all of this meets a foamy texture and is topped with the bittersweet sparkle of tonic, something truly special is born.
How to Make It – Step by Step
- Dry shake – Shake all the ingredients (except the tonic) without ice to create a rich foam.
- Wet shake – Add ice and shake again to chill and fully integrate the flavors.
- Strain into a coupe or highball glass.
- Top it off – Add tonic water for a refreshing bittersweet balance.
- Garnish – Optionally, add a hibiscus flower or a strawberry slice for extra aroma and visual flair.
Why Try It?
Love & Hate isn’t just a cocktail. It’s a mini taste experience that captures the magic of contrast. A drink for the moments when you don’t want to choose — you want it all. Sweet and sour. Bold and gentle. Love & Hate.
Let it win you over — sip by sip.
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