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Crimson Cactus recipe
ShakenRocks glassCubed ice15% ABV
The Crimson Cactus is a shaken agave cocktail, made with lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is bitter, citrusy and tropical.
Crimson Cactus ingredients
| Lime juice | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Simple syrup | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Pineapple juice | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Aperol | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Mezcal | 60 ml (2 oz) |
How to make a Crimson Cactus
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Lime wedge
Crimson Cactus: quick answers
- How strong is a Crimson Cactus?
- About 15% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Crimson Cactus?
- About 220 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Crimson Cactus served in?
- A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a Crimson Cactus have?
- 5 in total: lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice, Aperol and mezcal.
