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The Black Market Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina Bloomington

Time5m

Serves1

Coca-Cola, Bailey’s, cherry

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

4 oz Coca-Cola (regular)1 1/2 oz Baileys Irish Cream1/2 oz Cherry liqueur (e.g., Cherry Heering) or maraschino cherry syrup1/4 oz Fresh lime juice (optional, for brightness)1 cup Ice1 piece Luxardo or maraschino cherry (garnish)

Optional/Bar Tools

1 piece Highball glass or Collins glass1 piece bar spoon1 piece Jigger

Method

Cocktail

Chill glass and prepare ice

If desired, chill the highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Fill the glass with fresh ice to the top (about 1 cup).

Add liqueurs

Using a jigger, pour 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream and 0.5 oz cherry liqueur (or maraschino cherry syrup) directly over the ice.

Optional acid

If using, add 0.25 oz fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors. This is optional but recommended to keep the Baileys from tasting overly sweet against cola.

Top with Coca-Cola

Slowly pour 4 oz (about to top) of Coca-Cola down the side of the glass or over the back of a bar spoon to preserve some effervescence and create a gentle layering effect.

Stir gently

Use a bar spoon to gently stir 4–6 revolutions to combine the Baileys, cherry liqueur, and cola without causing excessive foam. Aim for an even, dark brown appearance.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with one Luxardo or maraschino cherry on a pick. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.

Cleanup/Notes

Because Baileys is cream-based, do not shake vigorously with carbonated mixers. Combine gently to prevent curdling. Consume shortly after preparation for best texture and fizziness.