WRRV’s 12 Days of Cocktails: The Cherry Tree

This time of year, everyone is looking to kick back and relax with their friends and family. What better way to do it than with an adult beverage? WRRV is kicking off "The 12 Days of Cocktails." Here is day one, courtesy of Black Dirt Distilling. It is called The Cherry Tree.

Here is how you can make it for yourself (& your friends):

The Cherry Tree

• 1oz Black Dirt Distilling's Apple Jack
• 1.5 oz American Fruits Sour Cherry Cordial
• .25oz Sweet Vermouth,
• Lemon Wedge

Fill a shaker with ice. Add all of the ingredients, squeeze the lemon wedge into the shakers. Put the lid on the shaker. Shake all ingredients with ice. When you have shaken the ingredients--shake as much or as little as you like; I shake for about 20 seconds. Then strain over new ice in old fashioned glass and garnish with brandied cherries.

Feel free to try this with either the Black Dirt Apple Jack or the Black Dirt Bourbon. The Apple Jack works really well in this drink, because of its spiciness is complemented by the rich tart/sweet of the cherry cordial. Cheers.

 
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