Thursday, May 31, 2012

GINSANITY CHAPTER VIII: This'll Cherry, I mean Cheer, You up! {Cherry Gin Fizz}


Cherry Gin Fizz
DONE.
J'ai fini.
Stick a fork in me.

oh? it's only Thursday?
GEEZ.
Oh wait!
It's THIRSTY Thursday.
and this is my new little friend the Cherry Gin Fizz
It's easy like Sunday morning....
hehe, I know, that was cheesy.
I'm tired.

WHAT YOU NEED:
{1 part = 1 ounce when drinking alone 
---although you're never drinking ALONE, I'm with you in spirit}
1 part maraschino cherry juice {I know, zero health benefits but I think they now use something besides the carcinogenic Red dye #9 or whatever it was}
1 1/2 part Gin {there's the healthy stuff}
4 parts club soda
sugar for the rim

WHAT YOU DO:
BEFORE I made the drink I put my 1 part cherry juice in a shallow bowl to dip my glass in before sugaring the rim.... not necessary but I think it sticks better with the juice than just water.
Fill shaker with ice, add ingredients, shake vigorously before straining into your prepared glass....

can you say AH? Wake me when it's Friday....

p.s.  Don't forget, MY SEA SALT GIVEAWAY ends at 11:59 EST TONIGHT.... don't miss it... share this post for 2 extra entries {we are VERY close to adding the GRILL RUB COLLECTION!}
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8 comments:

  1. What about grenadine instead of the cherry juice?

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    1. oh, I'm sure that would totally work... u just won't have those lovely wholesome cherries to munch on..

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  2. What a gorgeously colored drink! I agree, it's been a long week--I posted a cocktail recipe myself today, and it's time for the weekend.

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  3. This fizz has such a gorgeous colour :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. I made a virgin one for my little guy to enjoy some cherries.... so it's all-age appropriate :)

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  4. This is a pretty little drink. Sounds delicious.

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