Red or Dead

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Serve in
a Collins glass...
1½ shot Southern Comfort liqueur
¾ shot Italian red bitter aperitivo
¾ shot Freshly squeezed lime juice
3 shot Cranberry juice
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Comment:

This long, ruby drink balances sweetness, sourness and bitterness.

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SHAKE all ingredients

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