Cherry Drop

By SarahRey • June 2, 2011 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: This summertime cocktail is a cross between a classic lemon drop and an aviation--The addition of a heavenly Luxardo maraschino cherry and a splash of homemade selzer water softens the strong flavors of the lemon and vodka and gives a nice softness to the sugary simple syrup. This drink is fantastic served in a martini glass with the cherry resting at the bottom, or over ice. I coat the rim of each glass with lemon juice and sugar, or as requested on one very festive day--pop rocks candy! - SarahRey

Makes 2 cherry drops

4 ounces vodka
2 ounces fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 ounces simple syrup
1 splash selzer water
1 Luxardo maraschino cherry

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup
Shake until frost gathers on the outside of the shaker
Pour into a martini glass and drop a cherry (or two) into the bottom of the glass. Top with a splash of selzer water and enjoy!