Cherry Gin Slings

A great signature drink for your next party! The homemade cherry syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

SERVINGS

12

PREP TIME

1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    cups gin
  • cup Cointreau
  • cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 ¼
    cups cherry syrup (see ingredients below)
  • Angostura bitters
  • Ice
  • Sparkling water
  • Lime wheels and fresh cherries, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large sauce pan, combine the cherries with the sugar, water and citrus zests; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Pass the mixture through a fine strainer, pressing on the solids; you should have 2 ½ cups of liquid. Let cool.

  2. 2

    In a pitcher, combine the gin with the Cointreau, lime juice, cherry syrup and a few dashes of bitters; stir well. Pour into ice-filled glasses and top each drink with sparkling water. Garnish with the lime wheels and fresh cherries.

Recipe adapted from Food & Wine