Astro pop (cocktail) Leaf Brands. An astro pop may be served as a cocktail, mixed drink or shooter. Several recipes exist. Alcoholic beverages used in the drink's preparation can include vodka, raspberry vodka, blueberry vodka, Prosecco (an Italian sparkling white wine), blue curaçao liqueur, Crème de banane and melon liqueur. Drink mixers used in its preparation can include sweet and sour mix, simple syrup and grenadine. Additional ingredients and garnishes can include sugar, raspberries, lemon juice and lemon. A cocktail spoon is sometimes used to aid in layer separation when preparing the drink, in which various beverages are slowly poured over the back
Cocktail onion recipes also call for the onions to be packed in white vermouth as well as vinegar. Generally, the onion retains a slightly crunchy texture through the brining process, which can add a different mouthfeel to the drinking experience. Since the cocktail onion is made from a sweet onion, it is unlikely to upset the digestion with a sulfurous or eye-watering taste, although some cultures use more pungent onions as cocktail garnishes. While not as widely used as more common garnishes such as olives or lemon twists, the cocktail onion is the signature garnish of the Gibson, which consists of a