Cherry Pie Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink is served well chilled.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz Bumbu Rum, 0.75 oz Herring Cherry (cherry liqueur), 2 oz chilled cranberry juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes of cherry bitters.

3. 3

   Add ice and shake

   Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker exterior becomes frosty and the mixture is well chilled.

4. 4

   Prepare serving glass

   If you chilled the glass in the freezer, remove it now. If you used ice water, discard the ice water and dry the glass.

5. 5

   Strain and serve

   Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to catch any small ice shards or pulp.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Skewer a maraschino or fresh cherry and rest it on the rim, then float or place a lime wheel on the rim. Optionally express a lime peel over the surface for aromatic oils.

7. 7

   Final notes

   Taste and adjust: if you prefer a sweeter drink, add another 0.25 oz simple syrup; for more tartness, add 0.25 oz additional lime juice. Serve immediately.