No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Crimson Bird
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Blanco tequila |
| 1/2 fl oz | Pink grapefruit (pamplemousse rose) syrup |
| 1/6 fl oz | Italian red bitter liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Cranberry juice (sweetened) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2 drop | Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Crimson Bird contains 169 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 13.8% alc./vol. (27.6° proof)
- 15.2 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in May 2024 by yours truly to showcase Monin Pink Grapefruit syrup.
Review
A tequila-laced sour named Crimson due to its colour, why Bird? This was inspired by the illustration for crimson on Wikipedia.
Gallery
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