The Botanist Black Cherry & Tonic
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
- 0.5 oz. Black Cherry Syrup*
- 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 oz. Premium Tonic
Preparation
- Combine The Botanist, black cherry syrup and lemon juice in a highball glass.
- Fill with ice and top with premium tonic.
- Gently stir to incorporate.
- Garnish with a lemon peel and a black cherry.
Black Cherry Syrup*
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Fresh Black Cherries
Preparation
- Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1 cup fresh black cherries (de-stemmed, pitted, and halved) in a shallow pan and place on stove top over low to medium heat.
- Heat and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until cherries start to break down.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh cone or cheesecloth.
- Bottle syrup and store in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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