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al mare Cherry Gin Martini

il Buco al Mare's Cherry Gin Martini

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 oz Luxardo Cherry Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 spoonful cherry jam
  • 1 Luxardo (or other high-quality) cocktail cherry
  • 1 dehydrated lemon wheel
Simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

  1. In a shaker without ice, add in the Luxardo cherry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, gin and the spoonful of jam.
  2. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
  3. Add in ice, and shake again; about 5 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with the cherry and dehydrated lemon wheel. Cheers!
Simple Syrup
  1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stirring occasionally, allow the sugar to completely dissolve.
  3. Cook for about 10 minutes total, until the mixture starts to become syrupy in appearance.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in a glass jar with a lid for up to two weeks.