Cherry Blossom

Jamie Boudreau · VesselSeattle mixologist Jamie Boudreau of Vessel named this drink after a sweet he ate as a child in his native Canada, a chocolate bonbon filled with a syrup-soaked maraschino cherry. His interpretation is more sophisticated, with vibrant cherry aromas and a subtle chocolate flavor. More Whiskey Cocktails

Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • 2 griottine cherries, skewered on a pick (see Note)

  • 3/4 ounce cherry eau-de-vie (also known as kirsch or kirschwasser)

  • 1/4 ounce crème de cacao

  • Dash of Angostura bitters

  • 1 1/4 ounces rye

  • Ice

Directions

  1. Fill a pint glass with ice. Add the rye, cherry eau-de-vie, crème de cacao and bitters and stir well. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with the cherries.

Notes

Griottine

cherries are sour cherries soaked in kirsch or syrup. They are available in the international section in supermarkets or online at zingermans.com.

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