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Cherry Drop

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June  2, 2011
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  • Makes 2 Cherry Drops
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

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Ingredients
  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 splash selzer water
  • 1 Luxardo maraschino cherry
Directions
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup
  2. Shake until frost gathers on the outside of the shaker
  3. 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!

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