Le Tigre

A mesmerizing violet gin sour that captures the high-fashion absurdity of Derek Zoolander's world. Made with color-changing Empress 1908 gin, elderflower liqueur, and lime, this cocktail is sharp, stylish, and really, really ridiculously good-looking, changing its hue from indigo to a soft violet as it's mixed. It's as stunning and one-of-a-kind as Derek's signature look.

Drink
6 ingredients
6 steps
Comedy

Gather these

Ingredients

2 ozEmpress 1908 Gin
1/2 ozSt-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
3/4 ozFresh Lime Juice
1/4 ozLuxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1Egg White (or 1 oz aquafaba)
1, for garnishEdible Flower

Step by step

Instructions

1
Add all ingredients except the garnish to a cocktail shaker.
2
Perform a 'dry shake' (shake without ice) for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
3
Add a generous amount of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
4
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
5
Allow the foam to settle for a moment, then carefully place a single edible flower in the center of the foam.
6
Serve immediately and strike a pose.

The Inspiration

Why this drink

This cocktail is named 'Le Tigre,' one of Derek Zoolander's signature 'looks' which is comically identical to his famous Blue Steel. The drink's vibrant, color-changing quality reflects the superficial yet captivating high-fashion world the film satirizes. Its silky foam top provides a flawless, 'airbrushed' finish fit for a three-time Male Model of the Year—a drink that's all about presentation, but is surprisingly complex and delicious underneath, much like Derek himself.

Zoolander · Comedy

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