A Livley Sparkler-Cherry Gin and Ginger Cocktail

Over this holiday weekend I will be drinking this delicious and refreshing cocktail.  I make my own ginger honey syrup(it is much easier than you think). Happy 4th and enjoy yourself!

Honey Ginger Syrup-

2 cups of water

3 tbsp of grated ginger

1/2 cup of honey (Ruse Goods Raw Honey is my favorite of course)

Combine all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer for about ten minutes.  Strain contents and cool to room temperature. 

To make the Lively Sparkler-

1/2 cup of unsweetened cherry juice

2oz of ginger honey syrup

2oz of gin

Splash of soda

Lime to garnish

Combine all ingredients except soda into a shaker, shake vigorously for about ten seconds. Pour contents into a glass with ice filled half way up.  Top with a splash of soda and lime, Cheers!