Friday, July 8, 2011

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This weekend we are going over to our friends {David & Abigail} house for a cherry pickin' party. They have two giant beautiful cherry trees {Rainer, my favorite kind} in their front yard that are bursting. This got me thinking about cherry recipes that I have so today I'll share a cherry cocktail {though it doesn't call for Raniers, it's still keeping with the theme} and my Monday recipe of the week will be cherry-based. Have a great weekend!

Cherry Nice
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups silver rum
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup agave nectar
Crushed ice as needed
6 maraschino cherries plus juice from jar

Directions:
In a pitcher, whisk together the rum, lemon juice and agave nectar until combined. Refrigerate until cold. Pour the mixture into a Twist ’n Sparkle bottle and carbonate according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Let rest for 1 minute.

Fill 6 double old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice. Pour the cocktail over the ice, float with maraschino cherry juice and garnish each with a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.


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