Cocktail
Saturn
How to make a Saturn - the exotic tiki cocktail of gin, passion fruit, lemon, falernum and orgeat. Fruity, complex and wonderfully tropical.
6 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Saturn is a rare tiki classic that unusually is based on gin instead of rum. Passion fruit, falernum and orgeat give it a complex, tropical sweetness balanced by fresh lemon juice. A fruity exotic drink for bold cocktail lovers.
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon juice, passion fruit syrup, falernum and orgeat to a blender.
- Add a handful of crushed ice.
- Blend briefly for about 5 seconds (flash blend).
- Pour into a coupe.
- Garnish with a spiral-cut lemon zest and serve.
Garnish: Lemon zest in a spiral
Pro tip: Briefly blend the Saturn with crushed ice in a blender (flash blend) so it gets the typical frosty texture and tropical creaminess.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Saturn come from?
The Saturn was created in 1967 by bartender J. 'Popo' Galsini and won a national cocktail competition. It is considered a rare gin-based tiki drink.
What is falernum?
Falernum is a sweet liqueur or syrup from the Caribbean with flavors of lime, ginger, almond and clove, typical of tiki cocktails.
Can I also prepare the Saturn shaken?
Yes, alternatively it can be shaken with ice in a shaker and strained over crushed ice. The flash blend, however, brings the finest texture.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Fresh lemon juice2 cl
- Passion fruit syrup1.5 cl
- Falernum1 cl
- Orgeat (almond syrup)1 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
