Cherry Lime Ricky

• 6 fresh cherries, pitted
• 1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 ounces gin
• 1 cup crushed ice

1. Put the cherries, lime, and sugar into a large rocks glass.
2. Muddle the fruit and sugar by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant.
3. Add the gin and crushed ice.
4. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds.
5. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.)
6. Serve.

fresh cherries, lime, sugar, gin, crushed ice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cherry-lime-ricky-recipe.html (may not work)