Simple Red Cocktail Recipe
Simple Red – A fruity non-alcoholic cocktail with a berry depth and honey-sweet finish
The Simple Red is a non-alcoholic cocktail full of berry flavours – with blackberry, raspberry, sloe, apple, cherry, plum, bitter orange and a hint of honey. Fruity, intense and balanced – perfect for those who like it sweet, but not too sweet.
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Ingredients (for 1 drink)
- 5 cl Simple Red premix cocktail (concentrate)
- 10 cl orange juice (100% or direct juice recommended)
- Ice cubes as desired
- Lemon slice for decoration (optional)
- Straw (optional)
Preparation
- Pour 5 cl Simple Red ready-to-mix cocktail and 10 cl orange juice into a shaker (e.g. Boston shaker).
- Add ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into a cocktail glass (35 cl) with or without ice.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and add a straw as desired.
Preparation time
Approx. 2-3 minutes
Glass & serving recommendation
- Cocktail glass or long drink glass (0.3 - 0.35)
- Particularly attractive in glasses with a wide opening – to allow the berry aromas to develop
- Ideal garnished with red fruits or mint
Variations & tips
Berry Spritz:- Instead of orange juice, combine with cherry nectar or grape juice for even more berry flavour.
- Mix with crushed ice – serve as a slushy
- Top up with a dash of mineral water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine
- Garnish with colourful ice cubes or fruit skewers
Yield
A 0.7 l bottle of SIMPLE RED ready-made cocktail mixed with orange juice and ice makes approx. 14 drinks of 0.3–0.35 l each.
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FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the Simple Red Cocktail
The Simple Red Cocktail is a wonderfully fruity, premium non-alcoholic cocktail. Its flavour captivates with a complex and perfectly balanced blend of dark berries and stone fruits: ripe blackberries, raspberries, cherries, plums and apples meet the delicately tart notes of sloe and bitter orange. Rounded off with a subtle honeyed sweetness and mixed with orange juice, the result is a harmonious, full-bodied drink with an intense berry aroma.
Preparation using the Simple Red cocktail base is incredibly simple, as it is a highly concentrated bar mix. The ideal mixing ratio with orange juice is 1:2.
- Preparation: Pour 5 cl of Simple Red (concentrate) and 10 cl of orange juice (freshly squeezed or 100% fruit juice is recommended) into a shaker (e.g. Boston Shaker) along with ice cubes. Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10–15 seconds and then strain the drink into a long cocktail glass. Preparation takes just 2–3 minutes.
The Simple Red Cocktail Premix is extremely economical. Using the standard recipe of 5 cl concentrate and 10 cl juice plus plenty of ice cubes, a single 0.7-litre bottle of SIMPLE RED is sufficient for exactly 14 glasses, each with a volume of 0.3 to 0.35 litres. This allows restaurateurs, caterers and private hosts to calculate costs with absolute precision and economy.
To guarantee maximum freshness and quality, the Simple Red Cocktail Premix is gently pasteurised during production. Unopened, it has a long best-before date of 36 months (3 years). The exact best-before date is printed on the lower neck of the bottle, directly above the back label. Once opened, the product can still be used without any problems for approx. 6 months if stored in a cool place.
Bar experts recommend a long drink cocktail glass with a capacity of 0.3 to 0.35 litres. The drink looks particularly attractive in glasses with a wider opening, as this allows the berry flavours to develop perfectly. The drink is traditionally garnished with a slice of lemon. For that extra touch, fresh red fruits or a sprig of mint are also suitable.
The versatile recipe for the Simple Red cocktail can be creatively adapted:
- Berry Spritz: Replace the orange juice with cherry nectar or grape juice for an even more intense berry experience.
- Frozen Red: Blend the concentrate with crushed ice in a blender to create a refreshing slushy.
- Sparkling Simple: Give the drink a sparkling twist by topping it up with a splash of sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
- Child-friendly: Serve the drink with colourful ice cubes or fruity skewers for the little ones.