| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 2 drinks |
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lemon for sugaring the glasses
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 6 ounces good Cognac (VS not VSOP), divided
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 3 ounces Grand Marnier liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- To sugar the glass rims, pour the juice of 1 lemon into a shallow bowl and put the sugar on a small plate. Dip the rim of 2 highball or martini glasses first in the lemon juice and then in the sugar. Set them aside to dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the dried cherries with 2 ounces of the Cognac and microwave on high for 60 seconds. Set aside.
- Combine the 3 ounces of lemon juice with the remaining 4 ounces of Cognac, the Grand Marnier, and 1 teaspoon of the marinated cherry liquid. Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters full with ice and pour in the cocktail mixture. Shake the mixer for a full 30 seconds (it’s longer than you think!) and strain into the prepared glasses either straight up or over ice. Thread 3 or 4 marinated cherries on small skewers and serve each drink ice cold with a skewer of cherries.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 525 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 57 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
Reviews
Delicious! I’ve made these several times and they’re always a hit. Don’t skip the marinated cherries step—that’s what makes these really special.
Love this recipe!
The best recipe for a delicious, classic cocktail. Another Ina hit!
This are awesome!
These are so yummy but still have that kick. I would not go as heavy on the lemon juice next time I make these.
What a great sipping drink!
This is a favorite cocktail of mine and Ina makes it FANTASTIC with her extra finishes!
Loved these! We were once somewhere not near a grocery store and only had brandy and triple sec, and sour mix (no lemons). So we made the cheap version of this drink and they still turned out great! The reconstituted cherries and use of the cherry juice add something special. Thanks Ina.
OMGosh these are wonderful!!!!! Make them all the time in the summer. Heavenly 🙂