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Caribou Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The Caribou cocktail is a rich, warming drink that originated in Canada, particularly associated with Quebec’s winter festivals. This delightful mix of red wine and spirits is a perfect companion for chilly evenings. Traditionally enjoyed during the province’s Carnaval, it offers a robust and slightly sweet flavor with a warming kick.
Caribou Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: CanadianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servings
Prep time
4
minutes
Calories
216
kcal
Cook Mode
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Ingredients
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90 ml 3 fl oz Red wine
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30 ml 1 fl oz Canadian whisky
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7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz Maple syrup
Equipment
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Mixing glass -
Jigger
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Bar spoon
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Hawthorne strainer
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Coupe glass
Instructions
- Place the coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes, or fill it with ice water while preparing the cocktail.
- In a mixing glass, combine the red wine, whisky, and maple syrup (if desired). The maple syrup adds sweetness, but you can leave it out for a drier cocktail.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute it slightly.
- Using a Hawthorne strainer, carefully strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
- Finish with a lemon twist to add a zesty aroma.
