Sour Patch Scarlet

Description: This bold, electric-red cocktail captures the tangy, fruity punch of a red sour patch kid, without the candy or any artificial syrups. Tart raspberry and pomegranate are balanced by bright citrus and a hint of salt, creating a vibrant sweet-and-sour experience with a lingering candy-like finish. Serve in: Coupe glass Ingredients: 1.5 oz blanco tequila 0.5 oz Aperol 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice 0.75 oz raspberry-pomegranate syrup* 1 barspoon cherry juice (from cocktail cherries) Tiny pinch fine sea salt Garnish: Lemon twist and a dusting of freeze-dried raspberry powder on half the rim *Raspberry-pomegranate syrup: Combine equal parts fresh raspberries and pomegranate juice in a saucepan. Add equal parts sugar (1:1:1 by volume). Heat gently, stirring and mashing berries until sugar dissolves, simmer 5 minutes, strain, cool. Directions: 1. Rim half the coupe with freeze-dried raspberry powder (optional). 2. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. 3. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Double strain into the prepared coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a lemon twist. This cocktail delivers a burst of mouthwatering, tangy fruit flavor that makes you pucker and smile, just like your favorite red sour patch kid.