Girls who love a drink, make this your first meetup: MESSINA joins forces with MIUS to turn hit cocktails into grown-up gelato
Only for two weeks
Summary
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Messina Gelato teams up with MIUS to turn refined cocktail flavors into limited-time gelato.
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APPLE-LY EVER AFTER is a non-alcoholic flavor that blends green apple, coconut, and pandan aroma.
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A-MIUS-ING NEGRONI contains alcohol, combining strawberry gelato with Italian bitters.
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Available in limited quantities now through August 31 at the Central Pottinger Street and The Peak shops.
On a muggy August afternoon, you might want an icy dessert to cool down while also craving a cocktail to unwind. When two brands equally obsessed with depth and flavor come together, that dilemma is easily solved. MESSINA has recently teamed up with Hong Kong cocktail brand MIUS to turn MIUS’s precise, well-balanced cocktail recipes into gelato and sherbet in the freezer case.
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Cocktails Turned Into Gelato
Readers who enjoy going to bars are probably familiar with MIUS’s detail-focused approach to cocktails. This time, the brand has transformed the lightly buzzed liquid experience into a frozen treat, with the challenge of preserving the flavor’s depth at low temperatures. The collaboration offers two distinctly different flavors, so whether you’re in the mood for alcohol today or not, there’s a scoop for you.
Tropical Notes Without the Alcohol: APPLE-LY EVER AFTER
If you prefer refreshing sweet-tart flavors, the alcohol-free “APPLE-LY EVER AFTER” is a great choice. Fragrant green apple sorbet forms the base, layered with the aromas of coconut, kaffir lime leaf, and pandan, making you feel as though you’ve been transported to a Southeast Asian island. A few juniper berries on top add a distinctive woody note to the tropical flavors.
A Bittersweet Treat for Adults: A-MIUS-ING NEGRONI
For anyone looking for a discreet daytime buzz, the alcoholic “A-MIUS-ING NEGRONI” is sure to surprise. The brand deconstructs the classic Negroni, using sweet strawberry gelato as its canvas and blending in the appealing, gently bitter herbal notes of amaro. Pink pepper adds a subtle spicy kick for more depth. Sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors strike a clever balance on the palate, fully capturing the essence of a refined cocktail experience.
Make the Most of Summer’s Final Days
This icy, lightly buzzed party won’t last long. Available in limited quantities from now through August 31, it can be found at MESSINA’s Pottinger Street store in Central and its Peak location. Before summer is completely over, consider planning a relaxing weekend outing for yourself.
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