“Cherry Lemon Rye Whiskey Sour”

Based on my Lemon Rye Whiskey Sour, my Cherry Lemon Rye Whiskey Sour has maraschino cherry juice and cherry bitters added. Someone once told to never throw away cherry juice once cherries are gone. One day while I was mixing cocktails for the website this thought came to me. Self, see what you have in the refrigerator. I just totally dislike wasting anything.

So, what would happen if I added cherry juice to this cocktail. Holy Moly, what a flavor! I am so glad I kept that juice. With another holiday weekend coming up with festivities of food and fun, how about a perfect cocktail to go along with it all. A fab cherry taste with that punch of lemon. You could even increase the ingredients and make in a pitcher so guests can serve themselves. Nothing like a good party cocktail. Go ahead shake, shake, shake and stir, stir, stir! You will make quite a few guests and yourself very happy indeed. Have a great weekend.

Cherry Lemon Rye Whiskey Sour

Cherry Lemon Rye Whiskey Sour

1/2 cup Rye Whiskey

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup Maraschino cherry juice

1/4 cup maple syrup

6 dashes Cherry Bitters

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Ice

Lemon peel or lemon slices, for garnish

Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, whiskey, lemon juice, maraschino juice, maple syrup, bitters and ice. Place lid on and shake until frosty, about 30 seconds. Divide contents between two cocktail glasses filled with more ice. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry, twist of lemon peel or lemon slice. Enjoy!

Makes two cocktails.