Cocktail Hour: The Rainier Cherry Muddler
Posted By Rosie Purdy On January 4, 2013 @ 3:00 pm In Event Planning,Love It! | 2 Comments
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Photographs: Courtesy of Sprouted Kitchen [2]
I know it isn't cherry-picking season yet, but when I came across this gorgeous Rainer Cherry Muddler over at Sprouted Kitchen [2], I just couldn't wait until summer to share it. Plus, for those of you planning a summer wedding [3], this drink would make an exceptional signature cocktail [4]. The vodka-based beverage is a mouthwatering blend of lemon basil and Rainier cherries (which are less sweet than other cherry varieties for a lighter, crisper taste). Add a bit of Turbinado (raw) sugar and a splash of sparkling water, and voila--you've got a natural, delicious drink ready to enjoy. Cheers!
Rainier Cherry Muddler (Serves 1)
8 Rainier cherries
A few leaves of lemon basil
2 tsp. Turbinado sugar
2 oz. vodka
Crushed ice
Sparkling water
Directions: Pit and halve the cherries. Put the cherries, lemon basil and sugar in a glass and muddle. Fill a glass 3/4 full with crushed ice. Add the vodka and muddled cherry mix and fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water.
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[3] summer wedding: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/228905/summer-ideas-real-weddings/@center/272446/real-weddings
[4] signature cocktail: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/230714/signature-drinks
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