Ginger Beer Cherry Vodka Soda

By vealam

Ingredients

• Cherry Simple Syrup:
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
• 2-3 tablespoons honey (I used 2)
• Ginger Beer Cherry Vodka Soda:
• crushed ice
• 3/4 cup ginger beer
• 2-4 tablespoons cherry simple syrup (above), depending on your taste
• 1-2 ounces vodka
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• fresh cherries, for garnish

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from halfbakedharvest.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cherry Simple Syrup:
In a small to medium size pot, combine the cherries and honey. Use a muddler or just a fork to mash the cherries up until they are almost pulp like. Add 1 cup water and place the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Chill until completely cool, about 30 minutes. Syrup can be kept in the fridge for at least one week.

!Ginger Beer Cherry Vodka Soda

Fill your glass with ice. Add the ginger beer, cherry simple syrup, vodka and lime juice. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh cherries and thyme. DRINK.