Cherry Lemon Sun Drop Recipe

Make fresh sour mix (optional)

Combine equal parts fresh lemon juice and simple syrup (1:1) — for this recipe, mix 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice with 1/2 cup simple syrup. Stir until blended. Chill. Use 2 oz per cocktail as listed above. If using store-bought sour mix, skip this step.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add 2 oz Three Olives Cherry vodka to the shaker.

Pour in 1 oz limoncello.

Add 2 oz sour mix (or 1.5 oz sour mix + 0.5 oz fresh lemon + 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer brighter lemon).

Add 0.5 oz grenadine to the shaker.

Optional: add 2 oz soda water or lemon-lime soda if you want a lighter, longer drink — do not add soda if you plan to shake vigorously (add after shaking).

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until chilled and slightly frothy.

Fill a highball or Collins glass with fresh ice.

Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over ice.

If using soda, top the cocktail with the 2 oz soda and give a gentle stir (1–2 rotations) to integrate.

Slowly pour an additional 0.25–0.5 oz grenadine down the side of the glass if you want a layered sunrise effect (the grenadine will sink and create a gradient).

Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist on the rim and drop in the cherry on a cocktail pick or directly into the drink.

Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy.