Sour-Cherry Gin Slings
"Like Paul Virant, Vie bar manager Mike Page and pastry chef Todd Feitl think hyper-seasonally. They based this sweet-tart concoction on the classic Singapore sling, replacing the traditional cherry brandy with an intensely vibrant homemade sour-cherry syrup. With a squirt of sparkling water, the syrup also makes a great base for kid-friendly cherry soda...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound sour cherries, stemmed
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 cup water
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Strips of zest from 1/2 lemon
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Strips of zest from 1/2 orange
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2 cups gin
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2/3 cup Cointreau
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2/3 cup fresh lime juice
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2 1/4 cups sour-cherry syrup
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Angostura bitters
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Ice
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Sparkling water
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Lime wheels and fresh cherries, for garnish
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