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spring/autumn essentials: sparkling sour cocktail

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This to me is a refreshing cocktail that goes wonderfully with the Spring and Autumn seasons. While Summer may be still with us, I will be serving these out by the pond tonight… Okay, I will admit it, I am trying to rush Autumn… 38 days and counting. A great refreshing drink with bitters and sours; it goes great with a cool evening out by the pond under the stars with a small fire going. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For spring/autumn essentials: sparkling sour cocktail

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    simple syrup
  • 1 oz
    campari
  • 4 oz
    dry sparkling wine
  • ice, as needed

How To Make spring/autumn essentials: sparkling sour cocktail

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Ideally you will want a cocktail shaker to make this drink (shaken, not stirred).
  • 3
    Simple Syrup You can buy simple syrup but why bother. Just add equal amounts of white granulated sugar, and water to a saucepan over low heat. Warm and stir until the sugar is dissolved into the water, then remove and allow to cool. Voila… You have simple syrup. Put it into a small container with a tight-fitting lid and toss it into the fridge. It should last about a month.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    Add some ice to a cocktail shaker
  • 6
    Add the simple syrup, lemon juice and Campari to the shaker, then shake, shake, shake, your BOOTAY.
  • 7
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    8
    Pour into a glass, stir in the sparkling wine, and garnish with a slice of orange, and a cherry. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    9
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking (drinking).
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