Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gothic cocktails, halloween cocktails, Halloween tequila cocktails, spooky cocktails, wine cocktails
Servings: 1
- 1 ½ ounces of tequila
- 1 ounce of lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ ounce of simple syrup
- ½ to ¾ ounce of red wine (something with a bit of body and fruitiness works best) but feel free to use your favorite!
Begin by rimming your glass with salt, if desired. Do this by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt.
In your cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake well until chilled.
Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the tequila mix.
Garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy.
Pro Tips
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Choose a juicy, fruit-forward red wine like Grenache or Malbec for the smoothest blend.
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For a sweeter cocktail, add a touch more simple syrup or use a sweeter wine such as Shiraz.
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Pour the wine slowly over the spoon to create a clean, distinct layer.