Enjoy the season with this quick Caravan Cocktail recipe! Blend red wine, Grand Marnie, and Cola for a perfect winter cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 137
Ingredients
- 3 oz Red Wine
- ½ oz Grand Marnier
- 2 oz Cola
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries or skewered maraschino cherries - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Grand Marnier: Measure and pour ½ oz Grand Marnier into the glass.
- Add Red Wine: Pour 3 oz Red Wine over the ice.
- Add Cola: Top up with approx. 2 oz Cola.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Garnish with either fresh cherries or skewered maraschino cherries and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Red Wine: Although the traditional recipe calls for Shiraz red wine, you can use any kind of red wine of your liking to prepare this cocktail.
- Grand Marnier: You can use a Triple Sec such as Cointreau if you don’t have Grand Marnier on hand. Dry Curaçao will also work in a pinch.
- Cola: Any brand will do or type will do. Depending on your preference, you can also use diet or zero calorie cola; it should work really well too.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Red Wine Substitute: Use non-alcoholic red wine; these are available and mimic the flavor quite well.
- Grand Marnier Substitute: You can use orange peel syrup as a substitute. To make your own syrup, mix together 1 part white sugar and white part water over low heat. Stir well to dissolve the sugar, remove from the heat and add orange peels to the syrup. Let the mixture cool down to temperature, transfer to an airtight container and let it infuse in the fridge for at least one day. For a stronger flavor, you may add a drop of bitter orange essence to the mix. When ready to use, strain to remove the peels and store in the fridge after use.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
The Caravan cocktail is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. Just make sure that the wine that you are using is vegan-friendly, as some producers may use animal products in their production process.What is a Caravan Cocktail?
A Caravan Cocktail is a long drink made of red wine, Grand Marnier, and Cola. It’s easy to make because it requires only simply mixing the ingredients over ice. This cocktail offers a unique blend of flavors that balance the richness of red wine with the depth of Grand Marnier and the sweetness of Cola.
What is a Caravan Cocktail made of – The ingredients
For a Caravan Cocktail, use the following ingredients:
- Red Wine: Adds richness and depth to the cocktail.
- Grand Marnier: Provides a strong, warming base with an added touch of citrusy sweetness. complex flavors.
- Cola: Brings sweetness and a slight fizz to balance the drink.
- Ice Cubes: Chills the cocktail and dilutes it slightly for a smoother taste.
- Fresh or candied cherries: Bring an extra touch of sweetness as well as some visual appeal to the drink.
