Welcome to THEJNSREPORT’S: Cherry Osmosis: Drink Concoctions Episode 1

Not one to be a complete novice on the wonderful world of libations I decided several years ago to come up with a couple of “weird” or what I prefer to call different cocktails to try when out and about vs say the stereotypical , Vodka tonic, Cape Cop, Cosmo, Manhattan, or Whiskey Sour etc.

A friend of mine whose a pretty great bartender made me a rum punch one day and my mind opened up for the first time to giving rum based drinks more consideration as an alternative to vodka, whiskey, tequila, or gin.

Bacardi flavored rums are a favorite when I want something sweet that packs a punch.  And so it happened during the summer a couple years ago that while playing around with basic ingredients I came up with one of my favorite concoctions. I call it “Cherry Osmosis”.

This is a great drink that’s light on the palate, sweet but balanced and the cherry flavor permeates throughout.  It’s offset by a mix of lemonade, Sprite or 7up, a splash of sour mix and a healthy pour of Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum.

The correct proportion of each ingredient can’t be emphasized enough as too much sour ruins the balance, and too much lemonade will mask the cherry flavor.

Fill a pint glass full to the rim with ice. Pour in 2 1/2oz of Bacardi Torched Cherry rum, a splash of sour mix, 2oz of lemonade, 2 splashes of Sprite/7up.  Utilizing a shaker, shake the glass twice and serve.  Garnish with a Orange Wedge, and a Cherry.

The best thing about this drink is it can be had comfortably all year round.  Ask your bartender to make this for you next time your out and want to try something new.