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Cherry Vodka Cocktail

Course Cocktail
Servings 2 cocktails
Author Jenn

Ingredients

Hibiscus Simple Syrup

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ dried hibiscus flowers
  • zest of one lemon

Cherry Vodka Cocktail

  • 10 fresh Starr Ranch Growers dark red cherries
  • ½ ounce hibiscus syrup
  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 2 ounces sparkling  rosé or lemonade
  • ice as needed

Instructions

Hibiscus Simple Syrup

  • Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan on medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
  • Add lemon zest and hibiscus petals, then turn heat down to a simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Strain syrup into heat proof container or glass mason jar with lid. Refrigerate to cool.

Cherry Vodka Cocktail

  • Place cherries in the bottom of a shaker and press down with a muddler to release all the cherry juices.
  • Fill the shaker halfway with glass.
  • Add simple syrup, vodka, and triple sec.
  • Place cap on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  • Strain into two martini glasses.
  • Top each glass with one ounce of chilled rosé or swap it for lemonade if you prefer.
  • Garnish glass with a couple cherries and enjoy!