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    Home > Blog > Seasonal > Sweet Cherry Gin & Tonic

    Sweet Cherry Gin & Tonic

    by Jenny Park · Published: Aug 5, 2011 · Modified: Aug 5, 2020

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    Sweet cherry gin and tonics with lime wheels and straws next to a half full carafe. I must admit, I’m not the biggest drinker. You know those under aged college girls who take a shot or two of cheap vodka and are falling all over the place? Well, that’s the relationship I have with alcohol now. Pathetic, I know…..BUT that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a great cocktail or even better, a nice cold beer! When it’s annoyingly hot out like its been lately I love being able to sit by the pool, sip on a refreshing cocktail, and not move for several hours….enter Sweet Cherry Gin and Tonic. I love this drink and it’s not too sugary sweet, I really hate that. You can use any kind of gin, but I prefer using “Tanqueray Rangpur” for this drink because of the great lime flavor infused into the gin which goes really well with the cherries! Here’s a tip: make pitchers of this drink at a time. Trust me :)
    xx Jenny

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 5

      INGREDIENTS  

    cherry-lime simple syrup

    • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet cherry juice
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • ½ cup granulated sugar

    assembly

    • 2 cups gin “Tanqueray Rangpur” is my favorite for this
    • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
    • 8 cups tonic water
    • fresh lime wedges

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Place the cherry juice, lime juice and sugar into a small sauce pan and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
    • In a pitcher stir together the cherry-lime syrup, gin, and lime juice.
    • When ready to serve fill glasses with ice and pour ¼ cup of the gin mixture into each glass.
    • Fill the glasses with tonic water, stir and serve with lime wedges.
    Calories: 443kcal Carbohydrates: 57g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Sodium: 49mg Potassium: 34mg Sugar: 56g Vitamin C: 5mg Iron: 1mg

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    August 5, 2011 / 18 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. lallardelvi

      June 04, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Looks so refreshing, this cocktail will be handy in the spanish hot summers, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Boara Gin

      October 06, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Guau!! Beautiful presentation!! I will try to follow your steps and drink a cherry gin tonic tonight!!

      Reply
    3. Lena

      September 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      This is gorgeous!
      I think you described me perfectly in your write up. Ha ha
      I shall make this very soon,
      Thanks,
      Lee

      Reply
    4. Lizzie

      July 14, 2012 at 10:05 am

      This is a great cocktail! I made a large amount of the cherry lime simple syrup and our guests used it with gin, vodka, champagne, and sparkling water. It tasted amazing with all of the combinations. Perfect for summer parties.

      Reply
    5. Laurie

      July 12, 2012 at 11:36 am

      This drink is one of my favorites! I have made it 3 times now, and it works well to transfer to a big pitcher for large groups :) Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
    6. Lia

      June 28, 2012 at 8:12 am

      That is such an amazing idea! I love gin and will DEFINITELY make this ASAP. It’s not hot here but I am sure that isn’t a definite requirement. :D

      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    7. Elodie from Framing Plates

      June 25, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      Beautiful! Love the colours.

      Reply
    8. Julia

      December 02, 2011 at 9:12 am

      These are really pretty colors, and I might just have to make this cocktail for Christmas. The red and green are just so vibrant, I love it!

      Reply
    9. Kristen

      September 25, 2011 at 8:03 am

      Wow – what stunning photos and this cocktail looks amazing!

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    10. Elspeth

      September 25, 2011 at 3:18 am

      What lovely pictures. Must try it!

      Reply
    11. myFudo

      September 24, 2011 at 6:08 pm

      The ombre effect is so cute! Love the vanishing reddish color…Refreshing! Bring out your chic cocktail dresses…

      Reply
    12. tara

      August 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      i did this with blueberries, making a bit of a compote instead of a straight-up syrup and adding a sprig of mint. it was so very good.

      Reply
    13. Cassie W.

      August 25, 2011 at 7:08 am

      i <3 sfb!!

      Reply
    14. Kristi G.

      August 23, 2011 at 10:34 pm

      Just wondering…can I just buy sweet cherry juice from the regular grocery store?

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        August 23, 2011 at 10:44 pm

        Hi Kristi! Yes, you can (almost always) find it at regular grocery stores (Albertsons, Ralphs, Jewel, Pick n Save etc. depending on your location).

        Reply
    15. Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen

      August 22, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      This has to be the prettiest drink ever made. I lovez it.

      Reply
      • Teri Lyn Fisher

        August 22, 2011 at 8:17 pm

        SFB lovez you.

        Reply
    16. Cv Love

      August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

      Great idea

      Reply

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