Roasted Cherry Gin Sodas Recipe
A refreshing cherry gin sodas recipe made with fresh ingredients! This drink is perfect for summer and has the flavor of fresh cherry and vanilla.
Servings: 4 drinks
Cost: $10
Ingredients
Roasted Cherries
- 1 cup cherries pitted
- 2 tbsp maple syurp
- 1/2 whole vanilla bean scoop the beans out
Cherry Gin Sodas
- 1 1/2 tbsp roasted cherries scoop about 4 halves into the glass
- 1 ounce gin or vodka
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 3 tbsp tonic water or soda water
Instructions
Roasted Cherries
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Using a small knife, scrape the seeds out of the vanilla bean pod and into a bowl.
- Add the vanilla bean pod, the cherries, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Toss to coat the cherries.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until soft and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
Cherry Gin Sodas Recipe
- Muddle the cherries into each glass with 1/2 ounce lemon juice.
- Add the gin (or vodka) and fill with ice.
- Top each glass with about 3 tbsp tonic water or soda water.
Notes
- Add more sweetener if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Use tonic water or soda water, whatever you like.
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste will work, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.3mg
