Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 cherries fresh or maraschino
- Splash of club soda optional
- Mint sprig and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add cherries and simple syrup to a shaker. Muddle gently to release juice.
- Add rum, orange juice, and lemon juice.
- Fill with ice and shake for about 10–12 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and cherry.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use a rich or dark rum for more depth, or stick with white rum for a lighter version.
- Muddle cherries gently just enough to break them up and release flavor.
- Clap the mint sprig before garnishing to bring out its aroma.
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