This easy red wine tequila cocktail is a delicious mix of red wine, tequila, fresh lime, and citrus flavor finished up with a refreshing hit of cherry sparkling water. If you are looking for a really simple yet unique cocktail, look no further than this most interesting sparkling Devil’s Sunset cocktail.
A splash of dry red wine is sweetened with a dash of simple syrup then topped off with lots of ice, splashes of blue curaçao, and silver tequila. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds vibrance while complementing the agave notes in the tequila and earthy notes of the red wine.
A Refreshing Red Wine drink with cherry
The finishing splash of sparkling water adds that last layer of refreshing fizz that we love to feel in a tasty sparkling cocktail. The sweetened red wine topped with tequila and blue curaçao instantly create the flavors you would taste in a fruity tequila sangria.
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The Devil’s Sunset tequila cocktail is also perfect for those nights that you want something resembling a red wine margarita, which is a popular cocktail topped with red wine. This is a simple, tasty alternative with a similar flavor profile: tequila, sweetener, red wine, sparkling, and fresh lime.
Although this fun devil themed cocktail is perfectly suited to be a festive tequila Halloween drink, you can certainly enjoy this cocktail anytime throughout the year. It makes a great red wine cocktail for summer due to its sangria-like flavor profile and refreshing fizzy finish. A truly tasty contender for those of you in search of unique summer cocktails for sipping on warmer days…
This fun peachy mango sangria is another refreshing summer cocktail you can’t miss along with this easy apple cider sangria!
Make a Devil’s Sunset Red Wine Tequila Cocktail
In a tall slender cocktail glass, pour in red wine and simple syrup. Combine these together with a bar spoon until well mixed and thoroughly combined.
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Top the glass the rest of the way with fresh ice. Top off the red wine mixture with a splash of blue curaçao, silver tequila, and squeeze in the juice from 1 wedge of fresh lime. Stir everything together with a bar spoon until combined.
Top off with a splash sparkling water and give it one more gentle stir with the bar spoon. I love using San Pellegrino Essenza sparkling water in the dark morello cherry flavor. It also comes in a blood orange and raspberry flavor that would work perfectly here too.
This water adds an amazing finishing fruity essence to the cocktail. I highly recommend using this sparkling water to finish the cocktail, but if it is not available, use a good quality mineral sparkling water to finish the cocktail. Something like berry flavor La Croix works as well.
Garnish with fresh sliced cherries and lime wedges. Serve immediately. Serve chilled.
Can I make this in a cocktail shaker?
Yes, if desired, you could build part of the cocktail in a cocktail shaker.
- In a cocktail shaker, pour the red wine, simple syrup, blue curaçao, and silver tequila.
- Fill the shaker with ice about three-quarters of the way and put the lid on.
- Shake vigorously until the ingredients are chilled and combined.
- Now strain this mixture into a tall slender glass filled with fresh ice.
- Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and top off with sparkling water.
- Garnish with sliced cherries and lime wedges.
Can I Mix Red Wine with Tequila?
Yes, you can mix red wine with tequila, but you should keep some careful considerations in mind. They are both boozy ingredients so choose to mix them in small, balanced quantities. Drinks with multiple strong ingredients may overwhelm the system if not measured with care. When in doubt, follow a recipe or search for some guided steps and examples when looking for a cocktail that combines ingredients in such a manner.
What Red Wine Can You Mix with Tequila?
A simple inexpensive dry red wine with no sugary taste works best. You are better able to control the sweetness this way when adding the simple syrup. It gives you better control over the balance and final flavor in the cocktail. Red wines like pinot noir or merlot work nicely. They are easy drinking dry red wines that boast their own notes of fruit while adding a level of natural acidity that contributes to the character of this delicious red wine tequila cocktail.
What Type of Tequila Can I use for a red wine cocktail?
Stick with your favorite good quality silver tequila or ‘plata’ tequila. This type of tequila is young and meant to be opened and enjoyed today. Its flavor profile will be clean and refreshing without any complex notes of aging. Young tequilas are clear and usually boast notes of earthy agave piña, pepper, light spice, and herbs. Perfect for mixed drinks.
If you love a fruity cherry twist in your spritzer, check out this easy cooling cherry wine drink and this simple red wine spritzer!
Devil’s Sunset | A Red Wine Tequila Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Red Wine - Dry – Such as Pinot Noir or Merlot
- ½ oz Simple Syrup
- ½ oz Blue Curacao
- ½ oz Silver Tequila - Good quality – Your favorite brand
- 1 wedge Fresh Lime - for squeezing in
- 1 Sparkling Water - I used San Pellegrino Essenza – for topping off
Instructions
- In a tall slender cocktail glass, pour in red wine and simple syrup. Combine these together with a bar spoon until well mixed and thoroughly combined.
- Top the glass the rest of the way with fresh ice.  Top off the red wine mixture with a splash of blue curaçao, silver tequila, and squeeze in the juice from 1 wedge of fresh lime. Stir everything together with a bar spoon until combined.
- Top off with a splash of sparkling water and give it one more gentle stir with the bar spoon.Â
- Garnish with fresh sliced cherries and lime wedges.  Serve immediately. Serve chilled.Â
