Cherry Lime Gin Spritzer
Looking for a delicious and easy to make drink? A Cherry Lime Gin Spritzer is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that's perfect for summer gatherings or a casual evening at home. This delightful drink combines the tartness of lime and the sweetness of cherries with the botanical flavors of gin, resulting in a balanced and invigorating beverage. The addition of sparkling water gives it a fizzy lift, making it a light and effervescent choice for any occasion.
This Cherry Lime Gin Spritzer is not only easy to make but also customizable, allowing you to adjust the sweetness or tartness to suit your palate. Enjoy this delightful drink as a refreshing treat on a hot day or as a sophisticated cocktail for entertaining guests. To craft this delightful spritzer, you will need some pitted cherries (we prefer fresh cherries because they have less sugar and haven’t been processed), limes, gin and sparkling water.
Cherry Lime Gin Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Optional 1 teaspoon simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- SanPellegrino
- lime slices and cherries for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker add some pitted cherries to you shaker and muddle the cherries. This will release some of the juices and flavor. Fill your glass with ice cubes to ensure your drink stays cold and refreshing. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup if you are adding any to the muddled cherries. Shake well to mix the ingredients thoroughly and chill the mixture. Pour the drink into your glass. Top off with sparkling water.
- Garnish and Serve: Give the drink a gentle stir to mix in the sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of lime and a few cherries for an extra touch of flavor and a beautiful presentation.
- Serve Immediately: For the best experience, serve the Cherry Lime Gin Spritzer immediately while it's still cold and fizzy.
***Notes:
Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can add more simple syrup to taste. Conversely, if you like it tarter, reduce the amount of syrup or add more line juice.
This Cherry Limeade Gin Spritzer is a versatile and refreshing drink that's perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or just a relaxing evening at home. Enjoy responsibly!
This Cherry Lime Gin Spritzer is not only easy to make but also customizable, allowing you to adjust the sweetness or tartness to suit your palate. Enjoy this delightful drink as a refreshing treat on a hot day or as a sophisticated cocktail for entertaining guests.
**Depending on your taste preferences, you can sweeten the mixture with a simple syrup or a splash of cherry juice.
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