The Porch Crawler
Today marks the first day of August, which means another month of extreme heat. To help you cool off and leave you feeling refreshed we recommend trying the Porch Crawler. This savory cocktail is full of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces chilled club soda
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce Simple Syrup
- 1 hot chile, such as serrano, halved and seeded
- Ice
- 5 cherries, pitted, plus 1 cherry for garnish
- 3 mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
- 2 ounces white rum
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the 5 pitted cherries, mint leaves and chile. Add ice and the rum, lemon juice and Simply Syrup; shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass, stir in the club soda and garnish with a cherry and a mint sprig.
Source: Foodandwine.com
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