The Red Queen Recipe
A Cherry Amaretto Sour with a Juicy Red Wine Float
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare Cherry Mixture
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh cherries until they are well crushed.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
Add amaretto liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with muddled cherries. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice, leaving the cherry pulp behind.
- 4
Add the Wine Float
Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a spoon to create a float on top of the cocktail.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh cherries and a lemon slice. Serve immediately.
