Crimson Sour

Base Spirit

Other

Rating

★★★★★

Notes

Involves some prep work, but this is a wonderful drink!

Times made

First made

2023-03-11

Source:

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/crimson-sour/

Recipe

1 ½ ounces full-bodied sweet vermouth ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ¾ ounce fresh blood orange juice ½ ounce cacao nib Campari (see Editor’s Note) ½ ounce vanilla lactic syrup (see Editor’s Note) Garnish: blood orange crescent, lemon wheel Combine all ingredients with ice, and give it a short shake. Strain into a double rocks glass over crushed ice. Top with more ice, mounding it like a snow cone. Garnish with the blood orange crescent and lemon wheel. Serve with a straw. Editor's Note Cacao Nib Campari 25 grams cacao nibs 750ml bottle Campari Spread the cacao nibs in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and dark brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool. Combine with the Campari in a large resealable container. Cover and let sit for 24 hours. Strain through a chinois, then bottle and refrigerate. Vanilla Lactic Syrup 500 grams simple syrup (1:1, sugar to water) 4 grams Tahitian vanilla extract 2 grams lactic acid powder 1 pinch kosher salt In a medium bowl, combine the syrup, vanilla extract, lactic acid powder and salt. Using a whisk, combine until the lactic acid and salt are dissolved. Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.

Dates Made:

2023-03-11