James Bolt of Charleston’s The Gin Joint delivers a festive, spirit-forward cocktail blending botanical gin with the bittersweet complexity of Cheerwine Holiday Punch-infused Campari. Pineapple liqueur and velvet Falernum add tropical richness and warm holiday spice, while Peychaud’s bitters bring a beautifully aromatic finish.

Ingredients

Cocktail

2 ounces Gin
1/2 ounce Cheerwine Campari
1/2 ounce Giffard pineapple liqueur
1/2 ounce Velvet Falernum
3-4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

Cheerwine Campari

12 ounces Cheerwine Holiday Punch
8 ounces Campari

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Instructions

Cocktail

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
Stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and a cocktail cherry.

Cheerwine Campari

Pour Cheerwine into a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
Simmer until reduced by half and the liquid turns a deep red color.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Once cooled, combine with Campari and stir to mix.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Find it online: https://cheerwine.com/recipes/the-unlikely-angel/

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