Ruby Romance

Cocktail by Caleb Hoskins

1.5oz Deep Eddys Ruby Red

1/2oz Aperol

1oz – Pineapple Juice (from concentrate)

*If preferred to be less sweet add 1/2oz Gin for a more rounded off finish.

•Chill a martini glass with ice and soda water

•Pour ingredients into a shaker

•Shake mildly and strain into chilled glass

•Express the juice from the orange slice over the top of the cocktail for aroma.

Orange slice, cherry (optional)

Martini glass

I wanted to craft something in the reference to summer and the beach, while still making the focus of the cocktail being the alcohol used. This cocktail brings a fun balance of tarty, boozy, and a sweet finish. I implemented the option of adding gin to increased the boozy flavor slightly and make cut back on the sweet after taste to help appeal to a larger crowd.