Friday Cocktail: Virgin Atlantic Redhead
Posted by Yvette on Sep 23, 2011 in MISC, Travel | 2 comments
Virgin Atlantic is one of my preferred airlines, they are a vibrant airline and they’ve got it – Virgin Redhead Cocktail – a delightful champagne cocktail
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow ©Virgin Atlantic
Created specifically for the airline in 2003 this signature Cocktail is served in Virgin Clubhouse Lounges. I first got introduced to the Redhead at 7AM when the staff insisted I try the signature drink – I was off on holidays so why not. I had to stop myself at two as the drink is very refreshing. This drink also reminds me of my trip to New York, when I was getting married – we got pampered in the Cowshed Spa then relaxed in the big comfortable chairs enjoying a Virgin Redhead or two before jetting off to get married.
This champagne cocktail is a blend of freshly muddled raspberries, pressed lemon juice, cassis and framboise liqueurs, shaken with Bombay Sapphire Gin and then spritzed with the house champagne. If you are unable to access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse you can make your own at home.
Virgin Atlantic ClubHouse Heathrow ©Virgin Atlantic
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This recipe serves 10:
Ingredients
75ml Chilled champagne
60ml Redhead premix
Redhead premix
500ml Bombay Sapphire Gin
500ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice
200ml Creme de cassis
200ml Framboise Liqueur
150ml Sugar Syrup (1:1 – sugar:fine white sugar)
200ml Raspberry Puree (Les Verges Boiron)
Method
Shake premix over ice and then add champagne to shaker,’throw’ from one shaker to the other to integrate ingredients (or stir slowly) and then double strain into chilled champagne flutes.
Enjoy - Cheers!
Whilst you may not be jetting away or relaxing in the lounge you can still dream of your next voyage. Have a wonderful weekend.
Yvette
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Since an early age travel has played an important role in the life of Simply Luxury Travel’s Editor Yvette, from family holidays to working overseas to her academic life. Her career has involved working for leading UK airlines, airports, tour operators and corporate travel management organisations, with many of the roles in a senior position and her clients describe her as the oracle of travel: providing honest information and practical advice. Yvette’s academic, career and personal involvement within travel allows for honest and holistic reviews of the industry. 
Phil has had a passion for travel for over 30 years and is fortunate enough to be able to visit the likes of Maldives, Costa Rica and Indonesia with work. Leisure travel these days generally takes in the little luxuries life has to offer; business class flights and 5 star hotels, but Phil does appreciate that excellent service can be obtained just about anywhere, hence his love of staying at good British inns around the country. 
Sounds like a delightful drink.
You’ve got style.
Virgin Airways is a great company.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
John D. Wilson
Hello John
It certainly is a delightful drink. Virgin Atlantic have a wonderful product from the lounge to the flight. What I enjoy about Virgin whether you are flying in the front, middle or the back, you will receive excellent service. They also serve a “strong” G&T..
Have a great weekend