Red Flash Recipe

Prepare and combine

If using egg white, separate and reserve 0.5 oz (about half an egg white). In a cocktail shaker add vodka (2 oz), Campari (0.5 oz), fresh blood orange juice (1 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz), simple syrup (0.5 oz), grenadine (0.25 oz), Angostura bitters (2 dashes) and the egg white (if using). Do not add ice yet.

Dry shake

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 15–20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and incorporate air, creating a silky froth.

Wet shake

Open the shaker, add 1 cup of ice, reseal and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold (this chills and dilutes the drink to balance flavors).

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards and any solids, producing a smooth texture.

Finish

Carefully add 1–2 drops of grenadine down the center of the foam if you want a deeper red flash through the froth (optional). This will create a striking red streak. Alternatively, a light rinse of grenadine on top will intensify color.

Garnish the rim or float a blood orange wheel or twist on the cocktail. If desired, slap the mint between your palms to release aroma and rest the sprig against the orange wheel (do not submerge). Serve immediately.