Red Sky Sour

Prep Time: 4

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bourbon, bourbon cocktails, ginger beer, ginger beer cocktails, Ginger Liqueur Cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, red wine, Red Wine Cocktails

Servings:

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Bar Spoon
Strainer
Highball Glass

Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
1 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz ginger liqueur
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz red wine
2 oz ginger beer

Instructions

Add bourbon, lemon juice, ginger liqueur, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a spoon to float it on top.
Top with ginger beer.

Notes

Pro Tips

Use a dry red wine for a clean, crisp float that complements the cocktail’s spice.
Chill all ingredients beforehand to preserve the layering.
Serve with a straw if you want guests to stir and mix before sipping.

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