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Crimson Bird
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Crimson Bird
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 1⁄2 oz | Pink grapefruit (pamplemousse rose) syrup |
| 1⁄6 oz | Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Cranberry juice (sweetened) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A tequila-laced sour named Crimson due to its colour, why Bird? This was inspired by the illustration for crimson on Wikipedia.
History:
Created in May 2024 by yours truly to showcase Monin Pink Grapefruit syrup.
Nutrition:
One serving of Crimson Bird contains 168 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 13.8% alc./vol. (13.8° proof)
- 14.2 grams of pure alcohol
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