Barsys
Scarlet Botanist
About
The Scarlet Botanist cocktail is subtle, balanced, and quietly complex. At its core is sweet vermouth, which brings herbal depth and a soft, bittersweet base. It’s not overpowering, but it adds enough character to carry the drink. The cherry juice builds on that with a gentle tartness and a rich, deep fruit note that gives the cocktail its color and body.
Lemon juice sharpens everything. It cuts through both the sweetness and the herbal notes, keeping the drink crisp and clean.
The result is a low-proof cocktail that still feels complete. The Scarlet Botanist cocktail is light enough to sip slowly, but layered enough to keep your attention from start to finish.
Shaken or Stirred? Shaken. Shaking helps integrate the citrus and cherry while giving the drink a smooth, balanced texture.
What You'll Need
For one Scarlet Botanist Cocktail:
- 1.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Cherry juice
- 0.5 oz Lemon juice
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Three skewered cherries
Pro Tip: Use a good-quality vermouth and keep it chilled. It makes a noticeable difference.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add sweet vermouth, cherry juice, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with three skewered cherries.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Scarlet Botanist is best made using the Barsys Coaster 2.0, since it’s a shaken cocktail. Accurate ratios keep the balance between herbal and fruit notes clean and consistent.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Low-proof cocktails rely heavily on balance. Barsys keeps the Scarlet Botanist cocktail precise - clean, layered, and consistent every time.
Sip Setting
This is a pre-dinner drink. Light, easy, and perfect to start the evening without going too heavy.
Garnish Game
Three skewered cherries add visual depth and reinforce the fruit-forward profile without overcomplicating it.
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FAQs
What is the Scarlet Botanist cocktail?
The Scarlet Botanist cocktail is made with sweet vermouth, cherry juice, and lemon juice.
Is the Scarlet Botanist cocktail strong?
No, it’s a low-proof cocktail.
Is it sweet or dry?
It leans slightly dry with balanced fruitiness.
Can I use any vermouth?
Use a good-quality sweet vermouth for best results.
When should I serve this?
It works best as an aperitif or early-evening drink.