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Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz cherry syrup (preferably from dark cherries)
- Cocktail cherries, for garnish
- 1 part water (for simple syrup)
- 1 part granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
Instructions
- Make simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, heating until dissolved.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cherry syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with cocktail cherries.
- Optional: Rim the glass with sugar or add a splash of soda.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Adjust the sweetness to your preference by modifying the simple syrup amount.
Experiment with different cherry syrups for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0