Yield: 1 serving.
Simple syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Cocktail:
Ice
2 ounces Arkay Non-Alcoholic Rum
1½ ounces lime juice
½ ounce grapefruit juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Lime wheel (for garnish)
Luxardo cherry (for garnish)
For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature before transferring to a squeeze bottle or air-tight container. Syrup will keep up to 1 week in refrigerator.
For the cocktail: In a cocktail tin filled with ice, add rum, juices, and simple syrup, and shake vigorously until outside of tin is very cold. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass and garnish with lime wheel and Luxardo cherry.
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