A Cherry Gin Fizz is the Perfect Valentine’s Cocktail

A Lovely Cherry Gin Fizz is the Perfect Valentine’s Cocktail

We’re giving the classic gin fizz a little update, just in time for Valentine’s Day! This recipe makes just one cocktail, so it’s the perfect way to treat yourself.

You can of course make as many Valentine cocktails as you like. Mix up two for you and your special someone–or even a pitcher for your galentines!

Here's to a Valentine’s Day filled with love–and a glass filled with Cherry Gin Fizz! Tap for all the instructions ahead. For a festive touch, add some gummy candy hearts on knotted toothpick skewers. You can also make this a mocktail -- just omit the gin or sub in non-alcoholic ginger beer.

Ingredients: 3 ounces cherry juice 1 and 1/2 ounces gin 2 ounces club soda (or more to taste) Candy gummy hearts (for garnish) To make simple syrup: ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup water

Step 1: Add water and sugar to a small pot on the stove and whisk together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, whisking until sugar is dissolved. (This is your simple syrup.)

Step 2: 1 and ½ ounces is equal to one shot – use a shot glass to measure in a pinch. To make the cocktail, mix 3 ounces cherry juice, 1 and 1/2 ounces gin, 1 and 1/2 ounces of the simple syrup, and top with 2 ounces club soda. Add a bit more cherry juice or club soda to taste.

Step 3: Push a knotted skewer toothpick through two candy gummy hearts for garnish.

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