Drinking in Season: Lillet Rouge and Cherry Cocktail Recipe

Name: Drinking in Season: Lillet Rouge and Cherry Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 bing cherries, pitted; 3 ounces Lillet Rouge; 1 ounce gin, such as Hendrick's; 2 dashes orange bitters; Splash of seltzer water; Orange twist, about 2 inches; 1 whole bing cherry, to garnish

Cherries are in full force at the market; the only hard part is choosing between deep burgundy Bing cherries and the lightly blushed Royal Anns. To get in the summer spirit, I've been making a sangria-like mixture of the aperitif Lillet Rouge with gin and cherries. A dash of orange bitters (along with an orange twist and a cool splash of seltzer water) rounds out the cocktail to make a flavorful yet easy-drinking summer refreshment.

Active: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Serves: 1 serving

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4 Bing cherries, pitted
3 ounces Lillet Rouge
1 ounce gin, such as Hendrick's
2 dashes orange bitters
Splash of seltzer water
Orange twist, about 2 inches
1 whole Bing cherry, to garnish

In a cocktail shaker, muddle cherries lightly. Add Lillet Rouge, gin, and bitters. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
Pour into a collins glass, including the ice. Top off with a splash of seltzer water.
Squeeze the orange twist over the drink to express citrus oils, then drop into drink. Garnish with a whole cherry.

Special Equipment

Cocktail shaker, muddler or wooden spoon

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
247	Calories
0g	Fat
22g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	247
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 214mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.