Cherry Sours Recipe

Name: Cherry Sours
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CHERRY THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:; 2 cups Sugar; 1-1/2 cup Water; 6 sprigs Thyme; 12 whole Cherries, Pitted; FOR THE COCKTAIL:; 12 whole Cherries, Pitted (plus Extra For Garnish); 2 whole Limes, Cut In Half; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 3 dashes Bitters; 4 sprigs Thyme, Plus More For Garnish; 2 cups Cherry Thyme Simple Syrup; 6 ounces, fluid Gin

Servings: persons

FOR THE CHERRY THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:
2 cups Sugar
1-1/2 cup Water
6 sprigs Thyme
12 whole Cherries, Pitted
FOR THE COCKTAIL:
12 whole Cherries, Pitted (plus Extra For Garnish)
2 whole Limes, Cut In Half
2 Tablespoons Honey
3 dashes Bitters
4 sprigs Thyme, Plus More For Garnish
2 cups Cherry Thyme Simple Syrup
6 ounces, fluid Gin

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For the cherry thyme simple syrup:
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1. Combine the sugar, water, thyme and cherries in a saucepan over medium heat. Muddle the cherries with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until smashed and broken down. Bring up to a boil and reduce immediately to a simmer. Continue simmering until the sugar has fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for a good hour. Remove the thyme sprigs. Place the syrup in the fridge to cool until you make the cocktail.
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For making the cocktail:
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1. Preheat your grill to 450 F. Place cherry halves and lime halves on the grill. Close the lid and leave them there to grill for 2 minutes, or until charred. Remove them from the grill and let them cool.
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2. Muddle the cherries, limes, honey, bitters and thyme in a cocktail shaker. Add in the simple syrup and gin and shake to combine then strain the mixture into 4 rock glasses filled with ice.
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3. Garnish each with a cherry half and a thyme sprig and serve.

559

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CHERRY THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:, 2 cups Sugar, 1-1/2 cup Water, 6 sprigs Thyme, and more.

Yes, Cherry Sours falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Sours

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