Pistachio Cream Fizz

Method

1. 1

   Make pistachio syrup

   Blend pistachios until finely ground. Combine with sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, simmer 3 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve. Cool completely.

   
2. 2

   Build the glass

   Fill glasses with ice. Pour 3–4 tablespoons of pistachio syrup over the ice.

   
3. 3

   Float the cream

   Lightly whip the heavy cream until just thickened but still pourable. Float over the back of a spoon on top of the syrup.

   
4. 4

   Top and serve

   Gently pour sparkling water down the side of the glass. Garnish with crushed pistachios and serve immediately.