L'Île Écarlate feels like a secret discovered at the edge of summer. The vivid colour hints at ripe berries and long sunsets, while the first sip surprises with its simplicity. CIRKA Raspberry Vodka brings bright notes of raspberry and cranberry, while sugar-free grapefruit Fresca adds a crisp citrus bitterness that keeps the drink light, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable.
With only a few ingredients, it captures the spirit of island escapes: uncomplicated pleasures, warm evenings, and the feeling that another round might be exactly what the moment calls for.
Ingredients
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1.5 oz Raspberry Cranberry Vodka
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Fresca grapefruit soda, sugar-free (to complete, about 3/4 of the glass)
Glass: tall glass
Garnish: thyme pick, edible flower or fresh raspberry
How to Make It
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Fill a tall glass generously with ice.
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Pour grapefruit Fresca until the glass is about three-quarters full.
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Slowly pour Raspberry Cranberry Vodka into the glass so it settles naturally into a layered effect.
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Wrap a long fresh thyme sprig around a cocktail pick.
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Garnish with the thyme pick, edible flower or fresh raspberry.
Pro Tips
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Why this build works: CIRKA Raspberry Cranberry Vodka brings vibrant berry character, while grapefruit Fresca provides brightness and bitterness without overwhelming sweetness. The contrast keeps the cocktail refreshing and remarkably easy to enjoy.
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Pour slowly: adding the raspberry spirit gently over the ice helps create the layered scarlet effect that gives the drink its visual signature.
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Thyme matters: the herb brings tension and freshness that keeps the fruit profile more elegant and aromatic.
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Serve immediately: this cocktail is at its best when the layers are still visible and the soda remains lively.
