Cherry coke brings about memories of childhood, hot summer days and playing Marco Polo with the 6 new friends you just met at the community pool. This evolved version gives the classic cherry coke just enough of an upgrade to have you pining for the grown up version of the same scenario, hot summer days around a fire pit swapping stories with six of your best friends. Cheers to the onset of warmer weather.
1.5oz Silver Rum
.25oz Fernet Branca
.5oz cola syrup reduction*
.25oz Orasella cherry syrup
Club soda to top
Vigorously shake rum, Fernet Branca, cola syrup and Orasella cherry syrup over ice in a cocktail shaker until foam forms on top. Strain into a collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a lime slice and an Orasella cherry.
*COLA SYRUP REDUCTION
12oz can of Mexican Coke
.25 cup sugar
Heat over medium heat, stirring often until well-incorporated and reduced by half. Pour into a non reactive jar and keep in the fridge up to 4 weeks.