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Amy Winehouse Sour

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Amy Winehouse Sour

Description

Amy Winehouse Sour is a bold, soulful cocktail with real character. Inspired by the smoky glamour and raw edge associated with Amy Winehouse, this serve brings together rich red wine, dark black cherry, and sharp lemon for a drink that feels dramatic, stylish, and a little bit rebellious. The result is fruity, tart, and slightly brooding, with a deep colour and a flavour profile that stands out straight away.

It is the kind of cocktail that feels at home in a dimly lit bar, served with confidence and a touch of attitude. The black cherry gives it richness and depth, the lemon keeps it lively and fresh, and the red wine adds a darker, more expressive note that makes it feel distinctive rather than overly sweet. If you want a musician-inspired cocktail that feels memorable, elegant, and a little unconventional, Amy Winehouse Sour delivers exactly that.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Red Wine
  • 20 ml Black cherry syrup
  • 25 ml lemon juice (fresh)
  • 10 ml Lemon Syrup

Instructions

  1. Build the cocktail: Add the red wine, black cherry syrup, lemon juice, and lemon syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake: Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until very cold.
  3. Strain: Fine strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish: Finish with a cherry garnish.

Recommended glassware

Wine Glass
Wine Glass (recommended)

A versatile stemmed glass for spritzes, sangrias, and wine-based cocktails.

250–500 ml Large stemmed bowl with room for ice and aroma.

Best for: Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, sangria, wine cocktails, tonic-based serves.

Garnish: Works beautifully with orange slices, herbs, berries, and citrus wheels.

Quick facts

5 mins Medium Approx. 10.5% ABV Ice
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