A well-balanced Rum & Coke is a beautiful thing, but achieving that balance with flavored cola can be tricky.
What if you’re craving a spiked Cherry Coke that isn’t overly sweet? We’ve got you covered. Swap rum for vodka, stir in a bit of syrup from a jar of dark cocktail cherries, and toss in a Smoked Black Cherry cube (found in the Distinctive Collection). The result is a sophisticated, boozy, cherry-infused Coke with a smoky depth that’s sure to delight your palate.
Prefer a non-alcoholic version? No problem. Skip the vodka and add a little more cola — ideally Mexican Coke, if you can find it. It’s made with real cane sugar, delivering a clean, balanced sweetness without the cloying taste of high fructose corn syrup.
Bottoms up!
SMOKED CHERRY COKE
Ingredients:
- 1 Smoked Black Cherry Mixicles® cube
- 2 oz. vodka
- ½ oz. syrup from jar of dark cocktail cherries
- 1 dark cocktail cherry
- 6 oz. Coca-Cola® (Mexican Coke preferred, if available)
How to Mix:
Build the cocktail in a pint or highball glass, starting with the Smoked Black Cherry Mixicles® cube, vodka, and cherry syrup. Fill glass with ice and top with cola. Garnish with a dark cocktail cherry.
For a zero-proof version of this drink, omit the vodka and add 2 more ounces of cola.