Teresa Cocktail Recipe
Written by Enjoy the Teresa Cocktail recipe! Blend Campari, Crème de Cassis, and Lime Juice to create this perfect fall drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 231
Ingredients
- 2 oz Campari
- 1 oz Crème de Cassis
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime twist or wheel - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Martini or Coupe Glass
- Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Martini or Coupe glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour 1 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker.
- Add Crème de Cassis: Add 1 oz Crème de Cassis.
- Add Campari: Measure and pour 2 oz Campari into the shaker as well.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it, and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Take the Martini or coupe glass and discard the ice inside. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the shaken drink into the ice-filled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime twist or wheel and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Campari: You can use any brand of red bitter aperitivo to make this cocktail (Select Aperitivo, Martini Bitter, or Strucchi Red Bitter are good options, for example).
- Crème de Cassis: If you prefer a different berry profile, you can substitute blackberry liqueur or even raspberry liqueur.
- Lime Juice: For a slightly different citrus kick, fresh lemon juice can be used in place of lime juice. Bottled lime juice will do in a pinch, but fresh is always best.
Making a Pitcher of Teresa Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Campari, 8 oz of Crème de Cassis, and 8 oz of lime juice.
- Mix: Combine the Campari, Crème de Cassis, and lime juice in a large pitcher. Add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice, serve immediately into chilled Martini or coupe glasses, and garnish each glass with a lime wheel. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Campari Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic aperitif or for bitter soft drinks such as Crodino (prefer the red one) or San Bitter. To give it an additional twist, you can also make a simple syrup infused with orange and grapefruit peels; a drop of this syrup will give your drink an extra touch of both fruitiness and bitterness.
- Crème de Cassis Substitute: To mimic the sweetness and flavor, opt for blackcurrant syrup.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.