Description
A refreshing Cherry Lime Cocktail combining sweet cherry juice, tangy lime, smooth silver rum, and fizzy club soda, perfectly balanced with simple syrup and garnished with maraschino cherries and a lime wedge. Ideal for a quick, invigorating drink to enjoy on any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 ounces cherry juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce silver rum
- 1 ounce club soda
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
Garnishes
- 2 maraschino cherries
- 1 lime wedge
Others
- Ice cubes (for shaker and glass)
Instructions
- Prepare the shaker. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink while mixing.
- Add cherry juice. Pour 2 ounces of cherry juice into the shaker for a fruity base.
- Add lime juice. Pour 1 ounce of lime juice into the shaker to add citrus tang.
- Add silver rum. Pour 1 ounce of silver rum into the shaker to provide the cocktail’s alcoholic kick.
- Add simple syrup. Include 1 tablespoon of simple syrup to balance tartness with sweetness.
- Seal the shaker. Place the lid on tightly to prepare for shaking.
- Shake the ingredients. Vigorously shake the shaker for 10-15 seconds to mix well and chill the mixture.
- Prepare the glass. Fill a serving glass with fresh ice cubes to keep the cocktail cold.
- Strain the mixture. Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the ice.
- Add club soda. Top off the drink with 1 ounce of club soda to add a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish with cherries. Place 2 maraschino cherries on a cocktail pick and set it on top of the glass.
- Garnish with lime. Cut a lime wedge and place it on the rim of the glass to enhance aroma and presentation.
- Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cherry Lime Cocktail.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Silver rum is preferred, but white or light rum can be used as alternatives.
- Adjust the simple syrup quantity if you prefer a less sweet or sweeter cocktail.
- To make it non-alcoholic, omit the rum and increase club soda or cherry juice accordingly.
- Shake vigorously but avoid over-shaking to prevent dilution.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal fizz and chill.
