From Zack Tyler and Tyler Dacaret of The Crunkleton in Charlotte, this refreshingly boozy twist on a classic buck cocktail highlights the pineapple notes in Cheerwine Holiday Punch, while the addition of Amaro Averna brings in Sicilian citrus and bittersweet herbs. Fresh lime juice and a nice reposado tequila add a tart kick for balance, while leaving enough of that classic spiced cherry flavor we all know and love.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Reposado Tequila
- .5 ounce Amaro Averna
- .75 ounce fresh pineapple juice
- .5 ounce fresh lime juice
- .25 ounce dark maple syrup (whiskey barrel-aged is best)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 3 ounces Cheerwine Holiday Punch
- Pineapple fronds and orange wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine tequila, Amaro Averna, pineapple juice, lime juice, maple syrup and bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass
- Top with 2.5–3 oz. chilled Cheerwine Holiday Punch.
- Garnish with two pineapple fronds and half an orange wheel.
