Soda Jerk Daiquiri

A mashup of the classic soda fountain Cherry-Lime Rickey and the daiquiri The delicious flavor of the fresh cherries is boosted by the addition of two cherry liqueurs (Heering for sweetness and Maraschino for a bit of funk) and the lime juice is complemented by the addition of lime bitters for necessary acidity and lime zest notes. The rum and Chesapeake bitters (with Bay Leaf and black pepper notes) were chosen to accentuate the Cuban flavors in the original daiquiri Pit 4-6 fresh cherries and muddle in .25 oz Rich Simple Syrup Add: 2 oz Column Still Lightly Aged Rum (Cana Brava or Flor de Cana are best) .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice .25 oz Cherry Heering (cherry liqueur with brandy base) .25 oz Maraschino Liqueur (Luxardo) 2 dashes Lime Bitters (Scrappy’s) 1 dash Bitter End Chesapeake Bay Bitters Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass with a few ice cubes. Top with 1 oz of Soda or Seltzer Water; Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a swizzle stick
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