The Spiced Royale Recipe

The Story Behind The Spiced Royale

I think Lambrusco is one of the most underrated wines in the industry. As with all products, there are cheap versions you should probably avoid; but a good Lambrusco is an amazing thing to find.

The balance of a light, dry red wine with some subtle effervescence is wonderful, and using those properties to take a cocktail to the next level can be really fun. After experimenting with a few different classics in mind, I found fresh lemon juice and homemade cinnamon syrup to be the best combination with Lambrusco.

Ingredients In The Spiced Royale:

1 ounce gin
2 ounces Lambrusco
1 ounce lemon juice
½ ounce cinnamon syrup (recipe follows)

Spiced Royale Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake to chill and combine.
Fine-strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon peel or cinnamon stick, and enjoy!

Cinnamon Syrup

Ingredients In The Cinnamon Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon Syrup Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
Heat until sugar has dissolved.
Allow to cool, 15-20 minutes.
Taste for sufficient cinnamon infusion. If there’s not enough cinnamon to your liking, continue to steep.
Remove cinnamon sticks and enjoy!