Faker Face

The Faker Face is an elegant and fruity spirit-free cocktail.  One thing I really appreciate about this libation in particular is its inconspicuous presentation.  Served “up” in a chilled cocktail coupe, the Faker Face is a mixture of grenadine, lime juice, orange juice, and topped with club soda.  Because there are so few ingredients, it is imperative that you use a quality grenadine; there are many brands out there, but it’s also easy enough make some yourself.  By that same token, using fresh citrus juice is also a must since that’s half of the ingredients.  When it comes preparation, I recommend shaking to both chill and incorporate ingredients, but, to avoid unnecessary explosions, be sure to refrain from adding club soda into the shaker prior to shaking.  Instead, I recommend either adding it directly to glassware or the shaker tin (after you’ve already shaken the ingredients).  With regards to the garnish, the original recipe calls for a blackberry balanced between two toothpicks.  Although this choice in garnish lacks any connection to the ingredients themselves, it delivers a pleasing visual.  But don’t take my word for it, make one and try it yourself!

Faker Face

In your shaker, combine the grenadine, lime juice, and orange juice.

• 0.75 oz of Grenadine

• 0.75 oz of Lime Juice

• 1 oz of Orange Juice

• 1.5 oz of Club Soda to top

Add ice to your shaker and shake until it develops a frost.  Double-strain contents (by pouring the contents from the shaker through a fine mesh strainer) into your chilled coupe glass and top with club soda.  Garnish with a blackberry.