Sour Cherry Gin and Tonic
by Adrianna Adarme on Jul 24, 2014
Learn how to make a sour cherry gin and tonic for a Summertime drink that balances tart and sweet. (Recipe courtesy of Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog).
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Course
- Beverage
Ingredients
- 1 cup (about ¼) pound sour cherries or regular cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons, water
- 3 limes
- Gin of choice
- Tonic of choice
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar and water. Using a wooden spoon, mash the cherries with the back of a spoon. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the cherries to cook down and thicken. Note: If you're using regular cherries, this may take longer as they tend to be much studier and less juicy than sour cherries. You also might need to add a splash or two of extra water.
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Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to come to room temperature; the mixture will thicken as it cools. Run the cherry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the cherry pulp with the back of a spoon to release all of its juices. Squeeze in the juice from 1 lime.
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To assemble the cocktails, add about 1 1/2 ounces of cherry syrup and 2 ounces of gin to each glass. Add ice and top the whole drink off with a few splashes of tonic water. Garnish with a few slices of lime.
