Thirstday

 

Via Real Simple.

Ladies and gentleman, the Una Buena Noche.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. (3 Tbsp) tequila blanco

3/4 oz. (1 1/2 Tbsp) apricot liqueur (such as Luxardo) or peach schnapps

1/4 oz. (1/2 Tbsp) honey syrup (see recipe below)

1/4 oz. (1/2 Tbsp) ginger syrup (such as Torani, or see recipe below)

1 oz. (2 Tbsp) Lambrusco (or any Italian sparking red wine)

3/4 oz. (1 1/2 Tbsp.) fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)

Directions

Add tequila, lime juice, apricot liqueur, honey syrup, and ginger syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with Lambrusco.

Ginger Syrup

Stir together 1⁄4 cup water, 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar, and 3 or 4 (1/4-in.-thick) slices ginger (no need to peel) in a small pot over medium-high. Simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar, for 2 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes. Remove ginger slices. Makes about 1⁄4 cup. Refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Honey Syrup

Stir together 1/4 cup honey and 2 Tbsp. water in a small pot over medium. Stir until honey and water are combined. Do not simmer. Makes about 1/4 cup. Refrigerate for up to 7 days.