Author Notes
Made with a pinot noir simple syrup, these pinot ritas a sweet and tart, wine-flavored take on the classic margarita. Make one or batch it for a crowd!
http://thewoodandspoon.com/pinot-ritas/ —Kate Wood
Ingredients
- For the pinot noir syrup:
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8 ounces
pinot noir
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1/2 cup
sugar
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2 ounces
tequila blanco
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1 ounce
lime juice
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1 ounce
pinot noir syrup
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1/2 ounce
cointreau
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Salt for glass rims
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Lime wedges for garnish
Directions
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To prepare the pinot noir syrup: stir the pinot noir and sugar in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the contents of the pan have been reduced to 4 ounces, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool and chill completely in a heat-proof container in the fridge. The syrup will make about 4 Pinot Ritas.
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To prepare the pinot Rita: salt the rim of your glass, if desired. Combine the tequila, lime juice, pinot noir syrup, and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Pour the entire contents of the shaker into the prepared glass. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired.
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