The Arkenstone Elixir: A Hobbit-Inspired Mocktail
Delicate, floral, and sparkling, this shimmering mocktail was inspired by the Arkenstone, the jewel of legend, treasure of Erebor, and symbol of power and beauty that ignited the hearts of Dwarves. Inspired by the colours shown in the movie and a soft floral flavor borrowed from the liqueur Parfait Amour, this drink feels equally at home in an elvish woodland banquet or at a dwarven feast beneath the mountain. ideal for Hobbit Day, a Lord of the Rings movie night, or your next fantasy-themed gathering.
Quote
“Ever they delved deep, down into the dark and that is where they found it, the Heart of the Mountain… the Arkenstone.”
The Hobbit, J.R.R.Tolkien
The Inspiration: The Arkenstone in The Hobbit
The Arkenstone shimmers as a “little globe of pallid light,” but when light touches it, the stone transforms into “ten thousand sparks of white radiance, shot with glints of the rainbow.”
The Dwarves love this precious stone, so this mocktail uses Parfait Amour, a French liqueur whose name means ‘perfect love’.
Why You’ll Love It
- It looks magical! Use a swirl of edible shimmer to mimic Tolkien’s description of the Arkenstone: “ten thousand sparks of white radiance, shot with glints of the rainbow.”
- Floral and citrus notes make it taste enchanting and bright.
Must-Have Serving Tip
Tip: Edible shimmer adds a jewel-like appearance to your drink, but when serving this cocktail, place the cocktail glasses or bowl on a glass shelf ( Ikea!) and a soft LED light beneath the glass to echo the rainbow glow.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rosewater
- 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 whole star anise
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
- 1 tablespoon edible silver sprinkles
- 1 litre lychee juice
- 120 ml grapefruit cordial
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 cups soda water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine rosewater, almond essence, vanilla essence, star anise, granulated sugar, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the citric acid and edible silver sprinkles until fully dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool down to room temperature.
- Once cooled, strain the mixture to remove the star anise and any solid particles.
- Transfer the infused syrup to a large pitcher.
- Add the lychee juice, grapefruit cordial, and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least an hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Before serving, pour in the soda water and give the mocktail a final stir to ensure all the flavors are well mixed.
