Red Electric Pucker

Description: Inspired by the tangy-sweet punch of a red Sour Patch Kid, Red Electric Pucker is a playful, electric cocktail that balances zippy berry tartness and bright citrus with just enough sweetness. Think berry lemonade with a fizzy, mouthwatering twist — it’s a flavor jolt, no candy syrup required. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz raspberry vodka - 1 oz tart cherry liqueur (such as Heering or Luxardo Sangue Morlacco) - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened) - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters - 1 oz club soda - Pinch of citric acid (1/8 tsp or to taste) - Optional: red sugar for the rim - Garnish: lemon wheel and a few fresh raspberries Glassware: Chilled coupe glass Instructions: 1. Optional: Moisten the rim of your coupe glass and dip it in red sugar for a tangy, colorful edge. 2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine raspberry vodka, tart cherry liqueur, lemon juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, bitters, and citric acid. 3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled. 4. Double strain into your prepared coupe glass. 5. Top with 1 oz club soda for a bit of sparkle. 6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few raspberries for that signature Red Electric Pucker look. This cocktail delivers a blast of sweet, tart, and fizzy flavors sure to remind you of biting into that first red Sour Patch Kid — all grown up.