Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 8 oz gin
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 4 oz lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 2 oz simple syrup
- Ice
For Serving
- 8 oz club soda
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Whole cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the Cherries: In a cocktail shaker, combine the pitted fresh cherries and simple syrup. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently mash the cherries until they release their juices and are well combined with the syrup.
- Add Gin and Lime: Pour in the gin and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add a handful of ice to the shaker, then secure the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds so the flavors meld and chill.
- Strain the Mixture: Fill four glasses with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail mixture evenly among the glasses using a fine mesh strainer to catch the solids.
- Top with Club Soda: Gently top each glass with club soda, adding about 2 oz per drink. Give each cocktail a light stir to combine and preserve the fizz.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each drink with a lime slice and a whole cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, bubbly flavors!
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup to taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the gin and add extra club soda or a splash of cherry juice.
- Use high-quality gin for the best flavor.
- Fresh, ripe cherries offer the brightest color and best taste.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar with a tight lid works just as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 7 oz)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
