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Yield: 2 drinks. Crushed ice 8 ounces sweetened cherry juice Juice from 2 limes 2 ounces gin 2 ounces Luxardo maraschino liqueur Club soda Lime slices and cherries (for garnish)

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 2 drinks. Crushed ice 8 ounces sweetened cherry juice Juice from 2 limes 2 ounces gin 2 ounces Luxardo maraschino liqueur Club soda Lime slices and cherries (for garnish)

Cherry Gin Fizz

Yield: 2 drinks.

Crushed ice
8 ounces sweetened cherry juice
Juice from 2 limes
2 ounces gin
2 ounces Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Club soda
Lime slices and cherries (for garnish)

Fill two glasses ¾ way with crushed ice. Blend together the cherry juice, lime juice, gin, and Luxardo, and stir. Pour over crushed ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with lime slices and cherries.

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This story was published on Jul 17, 2019

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.