Stars and Stripes Cherry Fizz

We've put a patriotic spin on the classic gin fizz with the addition of sour cherries, creating a perfect summer cocktail for Fourth of July gatherings or any other summer soirees. Not only does this cocktail boast red, white, and blue colors, but the sour cherries are packed with anthocyanins, antioxidants that can alleviate muscle soreness post-workout, as well as melatonin, which promotes better sleep. Opt for fresh or frozen sour cherries over jarred or canned ones to avoid added sugar.

Stars and Stripes Cherry Fizz

A refreshing and patriotic spin on a classic gin fizz, featuring the antioxidant-rich and sleep-promoting sour cherries.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup sour cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 1.50 oz London dry gin
  • 1 tablespoon tart cherry juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 large egg white
  • 2-3 ice cubes, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons club soda
  • Fresh blueberries for serving

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker or mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, muddle the cherries and sugar together.
  2. Add the gin, cherry juice, lemon juice, egg white, and ice to the shaker.
  3. Cover and shake the mixture for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
  5. Pour 2 tablespoons of club soda over the mixture in the glass.
  6. Spoon some of the cherries from the shaker into the glass.
  7. Skewer fresh blueberries onto a toothpick and use them to garnish the drink.