Next time you’re looking for a fun cocktail, try a delicious red wine cocktail recipe using Finger Lakes Wine Country’s famed red varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot to name a few, paired with easy to find ingredients. Cheers!
Ingredients
Amount |
Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 oz. | Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery Blaufränkisch or any dry Finger Lakes red wine |
| 3 oz. | rum |
| 1 tsp | simple syrup* |
| Juice from 1/2q | lime, freshly squeezed |
For the simple syrup:
Amount |
Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 cup | white sugar |
Directions
- Combine Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery Blaufränkisch, rum, simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until completely chilled.
- Strain into a red wine glass.
Simple Syrup Instructions
In a small saucepan add water and sugar and bring to a boil stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
After simmering, remove from the heat and let the syrup sit for 30 minutes and store in a container easy to seal and serve from.
Simple syrup stays good for around 30 days with refrigeration.
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