Gin & Crimson Sour

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A vibrant twist on the classic sour, blending gin's botanicals with a ruby-red wine float for a striking visual and layered flavor. This quick recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Lime juice, Simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Global cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. Gently float 1 oz sweet red wine on top by pouring it slowly over a spoon.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.

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