Golden Glow

A luminous non-alcoholic cocktail that embodies Leo's radiant energy through tropical fruits and warming ginger. The honey adds natural sweetness while the golden color captures the essence of Leo's ruling sun.

Ingredients

• 2 oz fresh pineapple juice

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.75 oz honey simple syrup*

• 0.25 oz fresh ginger syrup*

• 3 oz club soda

• Pineapple wedge and crystallized ginger for garnish

Honey Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup honey

• 0.5 cup warm water

Ginger Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 4 oz fresh ginger, sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare syrups: For honey syrup, whisk honey with warm water until dissolved. For ginger syrup, simmer sugar, water, and ginger for 15 minutes, then strain.

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, lime juice, honey syrup, and ginger syrup.

3. Add ice and shake well for 10 seconds.

4. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

5. Top with club soda.

6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and crystallized ginger.

Notes

• Use fresh pineapple juice for best results

• Ginger syrup intensity can be adjusted to taste

• Both syrups keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks

• Serve immediately for best carbonation

Pairs well with: Light lunch fare, tropical appetizers, or refreshing afternoon sips