The Ruby Winter Refresher

This scarlet sipper is a delightful mid-winter cocktail that brings a burst of brightness with its ruby-red hue. The combination of fruit-forward red wine, bourbon, citrus juices, and herbal amaro creates a rich and refreshing flavor profile. Garnished with aromatic rosemary and citrus, it's the perfect drink to elevate any winter gathering.

The Ruby Winter Refresher

A delightful ruby-red cocktail with fruity red wine, bourbon, and citrus juices, garnished with rosemary and citrus.

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz fruit-forward red wine (like pinot noir or shiraz)
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz Amaro (e.g., Amaro Etna, Amaro Montenegro, or Campari)
  • Garnish: orange wheels and fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup by dissolving granulated sugar in water over medium heat, then cooling the mixture.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the red wine, bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and Amaro.
  3. Add ice to the shaker, shake well, and strain the mixture over crushed ice into a tall collins glass.
  4. Garnish with orange wheels and a sprig of rosemary.