Ingredients
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5 oz. Citron Vodka
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1.5 oz. Fresh Lemon juice
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.5 oz. Black Cherry Syrup
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4 drops of Rosewater (optional)
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4 Fresh Black Cherries
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1.5 oz. Cointreau
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1 Egg white-Pasteurized
Garnishes
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8-10 Chocolate dipped cherries (see notes) or black cherries.
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2 Lemon peels- thinly cut
Directions
Prepare your chocolate dipped cherries and chill for 20 min.(See notes)
Muddle 4 black cherries in a cocktail shaker to release the juices.
Then add all ingredients except the garnishes to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the egg white is nice and frothy.
Strain into a martini or coupe glass and carefully spoon the foam on top. (Alternatively, you can use a whip cream canister to whip your egg whites.)
Garnish with a black cherry that has been dipped in chocolate.(prepared ahead of time) and serve the rest on the side as a sweet treat.
Recipe Note
Chocolate Dipped Cherries:
Ingredients:
8-10 large seedless cherries or if seeded make sure to warn your guest of seeds.
2 oz. Premium Semi-Sweet chocolate
1-2 Tbsp. Pink sprinkles (optional)
Preparation:
• First, line a small plate or baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Then, melt your chocolate pieces in a small double broiler or in a small pan placed over a small pot of simmering water.
• Stir frequently until chocolate is smooth.
• Remove from heat and carefully dip each cherry into the chocolate rotating to coat.
• Then dip each bottom of cherry into the bowl of sprinkles to add a pop of color if desired.
• Place the plate of cherries in the refrigerator for at least 20 min. to chill.
