Alright, let’s talk about this cherry vodka sour thing, you know, the kind of drink them city folks like. I ain’t no fancy bartender or nothin’, just a plain ol’ person who likes a good drink now and then. So, if you’re lookin’ for some highfalutin’ recipe with all them fancy words, you best go look somewhere else. This here is just how I make it, simple and good.
First off, you gotta have some vodka, right? But not just any vodka, the best kind is that cherry vodka. I tried some the other day, the kind they make with real cherries, not that fake stuff. This one brand I tasted used like, 15 pounds of cherries in it! It’s sweet and tart at the same time, just perfect. Now, how much you use depends on how strong you want it. Me? I like it strong enough to feel it, but not so strong it knocks you on your behind. Let’s say, maybe a good couple of shots, you know, like what you’d pour for a good ol’ cough medicine, but a bit more.
Next, you need somethin’ sour, like them lemons. I squeeze a whole lemon, sometimes even two, depends on how juicy they are. Them lemons, they gotta be real sour, you know, the kind that makes your face pucker up like you bit into a green apple. Some folks use limes, but I like lemons better. They just taste…right.
- Vodka: A good cherry one is best
- Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed, not that bottled stuff
- Sweet Stuff: Sugar or honey, whatever you got
Now, here’s where it gets tricky, the sweet part. Some folks use that simple syrup stuff, but I ain’t got time for that. I just use plain ol’ sugar, a spoonful or two, maybe more, depends on how sour them lemons are. You gotta taste it as you go, add a little, taste it, add a little more, until it’s just right. Not too sour, not too sweet, just that perfect balance, you know? But listen, I used honey with this good cherry vodka I got the other day, and it was good, real good, kinda smooth and sweet, went real nice with them cherries, y’know?
And if you’re feelin’ fancy, you can add a little somethin’ extra. Some folks put in them bitter things, I don’t even know what they are, but they say it makes it taste better. Me? I sometimes add a splash of juice, like orange juice or cranberry juice, whatever I got in the fridge. Just a splash, mind you, you don’t want to drown out the vodka and lemon.
So, you got your vodka, your lemon juice, your sweet stuff, and maybe a little somethin’ extra. Now what? Well, you gotta mix it all up, of course. I just use a jar, put it all in, put the lid on tight, and shake it like crazy. You wanna shake it real good, until it’s all mixed up and foamy. Then, you pour it in a glass with some ice. And there you have it, a cherry vodka sour, just like I make it. Not too fancy, not too complicated, just good and strong, the way a drink should be.
Now, some folks talk about this “formula” thing, like 4:2:8 or 3:4:8, whatever that means. I ain’t got no time for that! I just eyeball it, you know? A little bit of this, a little bit of that, taste it, adjust it, until it’s just right. That’s how I cook, and that’s how I make drinks. And you know what? It always turns out pretty darn good. You know, like adding more of the sour stuff if it ain’t sour enough or adding more sweet stuff if it’s too puckery. It ain’t rocket science.
And you don’t gotta stick to just cherry vodka, you can use regular vodka if that’s all you got. But trust me, that cherry kind makes it real special. Oh, and speaking of other stuff, you can try addin’ some soda water or tonic water to make it bubbly. I did it once with this clear fizzy water and it kinda tickled my nose. It was kinda refreshing though. Just experiment, y’know? That’s the fun part.
So, there you have it. My way of making a cherry vodka sour. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. And that’s all that matters, right? Now, go on and make yourself a drink. You deserve it.
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