RECIPE: Cherry Tonic (Mocktail) & More Recipes For Washington’s Birthday
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America’s first president, George Washington, was born on February 22nd. While we now know the story about the cherry tree to be myth, the tradition of enjoying a cherry pie or other cherry foods doesn’t have to get tossed dut with it. If you follow American history, you may know that a number of facts attributed to George Washington were made up after his death. Celebrate the day with this Cherry Tonic (photo #1). You can adjust the proportions of the drink to please your palate. For a deeper cherry flavor, use more cherry juice and less tonic water. You can make the drink alcoholic with gin, tequila or vodka. If you prefer a beer: George Washington brewed his own, including pumpkin ale. He also enjoyed hot chocolate and egg nog. Ingredients 1. ADD ice to a highball glass. If using cherries, place 4 or 5 of them on top of the ice. 2. POUR in a tonic water, to 2/3 of the way up the glass. 3. TOP off with tart cherry juice (our favorite is R. W. Knudsen Organic Just Tart Cherry juice). Stir. 4. GARNISH with a lime wedge and serve. |
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