This cherry negroni sour is a tart twist on the classic cocktail, blending the bold flavors of a traditional negroni with sour cherry syrup and fresh lemon juice to create a beautiful balance of bitter, sweet and sour. If you aren't a full-on negroni lover, this cherry negroni sour might just change that.
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce Campari
- 3/4 ounce vermouth
- 3/4 ounce tart cherry syrup
- 1/2 ounce creme de noyeaux
- For garnish: cocktail cherries or lemon slice
For the tart cherry syrup:
- 6 ounces tart cherries (pits removed)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
To make the syrup:
Combine lemon juice, water, sour cherries and sugar in a pan over medium-high heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring as needed to prevent burning.
Remove the pan from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Strain into a mason jar or glass bottle.
To make the negroni sour:
Calories: 259kcal Carbohydrates: 29g Protein: 0.1g Fat: 0.1g Saturated Fat: 0.03g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g Sodium: 2mg Potassium: 34mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 22g Vitamin A: 2IU Vitamin C: 11mg Calcium: 2mg Iron: 0.04mg