Sonic Boom

Name: Sonic Boom
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice; reserve lime halves for garnish; 1 cup gin or vodka; 1/4 cup maraschino liqueur, such as Maraska or Luxardo; Crushed ice, preferably store-bought; 2 liters club soda, seltzer or other carbonated water; Fresh cherries with stems, pitted; Straws, for serving

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice; reserve lime halves for garnish
1 cup gin or vodka
1/4 cup maraschino liqueur, such as Maraska or Luxardo
Crushed ice, preferably store-bought
2 liters club soda, seltzer or other carbonated water
Fresh cherries with stems, pitted
Straws, for serving

Directions

1

Make a simple syrup by heating the water and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temperature.
2

In a large (2-quart minimum) glass pitcher, stir together the simple syrup, lime juice and lime halves. Refrigerate for at least two hours, until well-chilled
3

At serving time, fill tall glasses halfway with ice. Remove lime syrup from refrigerator and place a lime half in each glass. Add gin and maraschino liqueur to pitcher and stir. Pour club soda into pitcher and stir gently. Fill glasses, garnish each glass with a cherry, insert straws and serve immediately.