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This seemed like a good idea...
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I made a new cocktail:
The St. John Sour
Coconut rum, pineapple, lime, and a cabernet float somehow work together.
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Why I Tried This
I came up with this one while spending time on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The original thought was simple: what happens if you take the idea of a New York Sour and send it on vacation?
The answer is the St. John Sour. Coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and fresh lime create a bright tropical base, while a float of cabernet sauvignon adds just enough dryness and complexity to keep things interesting. It's refreshing, a little unexpected, and proof that sometimes the questionable ideas are worth testing.
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How It Turned Out
Sweetness
The pineapple juice provides most of the sweetness, while reducing the orange juice to one ounce keeps things from becoming overly fruity. The wine float also helps pull everything back toward balance.
Balance
This is where the drink surprised me. The lime gives the cocktail enough acidity to stay refreshing, and the cabernet float adds a subtle dryness that prevents the tropical flavors from becoming one-dimensional.
Mouth Feel
Light, juicy, and refreshing. The wine float creates a little extra texture and complexity as the layers gradually mix together.
Notes & Fine Tuning
- If you prefer a tarter cocktail, increase the lime juice to a full ounce.
- A fruit-forward cabernet works best. Avoid anything excessively oaky or tannic.
- Dark rum can create an interesting variation, though you'll lose some of the coconut character.
- For a stronger wine presence, increase the float to ¾ oz.
Worth repeating? I’ll let you decide.
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