Cherry Mint Gimlet
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.67 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill glass with fresh ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
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Garnish with mint sprigs and Luxardo maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandfather's gimlet—it's a cherry-kissed reinvention that turns the classic on its head.
The Cherry Mint Gimlet brings together Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin and Heering Cherry Liqueur for a double dose of dark cherry goodness, balanced by bright lemon juice and cooled with Tempus Fugit Crème De Menthe. A few dashes of Angostura Cocoa Bitters add an unexpected depth, creating layers of flavor that taste like a chocolate-covered cherry got tangled up with fresh mint leaves. The result is tart, sweet, and refreshing all at once, with enough complexity to keep you coming back for another sip. This drink makes a perfect after-dinner sipper or a sophisticated choice for holiday gatherings when you want something festive but not too heavy. Making it is straightforward—just shake everything with ice and strain over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass—so you'll spend more time enjoying it than preparing it. Pair this beauty with rich, savory foods like duck confit, blue cheese, or dark chocolate desserts that can stand up to its bold cherry-mint personality.
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