The Winter Ruby Refresher

This vibrant cocktail, known as The Winter Ruby Refresher, brings a burst of color and flavor to mid-winter gatherings. With a base of fruit-forward red wine, the addition of bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and a hint of amaro creates a well-balanced and aromatic libation. The herbal notes are amplified with a garnish of fresh rosemary, offering a delightful sensory experience. Served over crushed ice in a tall collins glass, this ruby-red concoction is a delightful treat for the senses.

The Winter Ruby Refresher

The Winter Ruby Refresher is a vibrant cocktail featuring red wine, bourbon, citrus, and amaro, garnished with fresh rosemary for a delightful sensory experience.

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz fruit-forward red wine (e.g. pinot noir or shiraz)
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz amaro (e.g. Amaro Etna, Amaro Montenegro, or Campari)
  • Garnish: Orange wheels and fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the simple syrup by heating water and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers. Cool completely.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the red wine, bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and amaro.
  3. Add ice to the shaker, shake well, and strain the mixture over crushed ice into a tall collins glass.
  4. Garnish with orange wheels and a sprig of fresh rosemary.