Cheers to the Weekend: Cherry Rickey

WASHINGTON - It's that time of the week when we say "Cheers to the weekend!" Every Friday night, we invite a local bartender or mixologist to share their signature recipe with us.

Aubrey Walkins, bar manager from Occidental Grill & Seafood in D.C., joined us to mix us up a "Cherry Rickey!"

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Cocktail: The Cherry Rickey

2 oz. Old Forester Bourbon

1 oz. housemade cherry syrup

1 oz. fresh lime juice

0.25 oz. habanero water

Fever Tree soda water

Combine bourbon, cherry syrup, lime juice, habanero water, and crushed ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a Collins glass. Top off with Fever Tree soda water, fresh ice, and a squeeze of fresh lime.