Although last Sunday was the second weekend of the NFL season, it was the first weekend that my husband and I were able to make snacks and spend the afternoon lounging.
We had a great menu of Teriyaki Steak, Broiled Tomatoes & Cheese, and Hot Corn Dip. Our menu had no theme, we simply chose appetizers by themes: a meat dish, a veggie dish, and a dip. With no theme for our food, we had unlimited options for our drink making.
I decided to take a look in our liquor cabinet to begin my brainstorming. I had purchased cherry vodka recently, and it sounded like a tasty part of our drink-to-be. I wasn’t craving a multi-fruit drink, so I continued my search through our cabinet for a different flavor to accent the cherry.
I spied our vanilla liqueur, and inspiration struck. I could make a vanilla-cherry combination. Not wanting the drink to be syrupy or too sweet, I would add seltzer to give the beverage a lighter taste and feel. Garnished with a maraschino cherry or two, it made a beautiful drink for a Sunday afternoon.
Vanilla-Cherry Delight
1-1/2 oz. cherry vodka
3/4 oz. vanilla liqueur
3 oz. seltzer
maraschino cherries
Fill a martini shaker with ice, and add vodka and liqueur. Shake well. Pour into a cocktail glass, add seltzer, and stir gently. Garnish with a cherry.
Tags: cherry, vanilla liqueur, vodka
