Cherry Pepsi Recipe
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Ingredients
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Drink Base
Garnish & Extras
Method
Prepare Glass
Mix Drink
Add cherry elements
Pour 0.5 oz (1/2 ounce) maraschino cherry juice into the iced glass. If you want a sweeter, more pronounced cherry flavor, add 0.5 tablespoon cherry syrup or grenadine as well.
Top with Pepsi
Slowly pour 12 oz of chilled Pepsi into the glass over the back of a spoon or down the side to preserve carbonation and create a gentle mix with the cherry juice. Pour until the glass is nearly full, leaving a little room to stir.
Stir gently
Using a long bar spoon or straw, stir gently 3–4 revolutions to combine the cherry juice/syrup with the cola without flattening it.
Garnish & Serve
Drop 1 maraschino cherry (or a pitted fresh cherry) into the drink and optionally garnish the rim with a lime wedge for a citrus contrast.
Serve immediately with a straw. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding an extra 1/4–1/2 tablespoon grenadine or cherry syrup if desired.