Christian Louboutin inspired cocktail

To get his famous Grey Goose Winter Ball off to a great start, Rocket Man Elton John turned to Cherrygood for help.

Cherrygood, the UK’s leading tart cherry juice, was a key ingredient in the event’s signature ‘Red Carpet’ cocktail inspired by legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin.

Louboutin was one of the featured characters for the evening and the spectacular scarlet red Cherrygood cocktail was created in his honour. Even the cocktail bar was shaped in the style of Louboutin’s iconic scarlet red soles.

Guests at the Grey Goose Winter Ball included Dame Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Ruby Wax, Graham Norton, Alexandra Burke, Jaime Winstone, Tamara Ecclestone, Olivia Inge, Liberty Ross and Marcus Wareing.

The event raised more than £500,000 to support the ongoing work of the Elton John Aids Foundation.

The Cherrygood ‘Red Carpet’ cocktail recipe

Ingredients:

Handful of fresh French raspberries

15ml fresh lemon juice

Splash of Himalayan goji berry liquour

Teaspoon freshly grated ginger

70 ml measure of Cherrygood

35 ml measure of Grey Goose Le Citron

Crushed ice

Method:

Combine all the ingredients.

Don’t shake the cocktail mixer - the ice will dilute it.

Finish with a sprinkle of pepper and garnish with a cherry.