Cherry Cheers
John Berens John Berens

Cherry Cheers

I am excited to post this mocktail as part of a broader effort by a group of fellow drinkstagrammers today— we are led by my friend @shelby.mastro , who has very openly shared her experiences with alcoholism. I truly appreciate her honesty and candor, and she is graciously supporting a worthy charity, Shatterproof, that helps address addiction in various ways. Thank you Shelby.

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Lucky Lime’rick
John Berens John Berens

Lucky Lime’rick

This drink brings lime, mint, and chocolate together in a boozy green sipper. The lime peel rhum infusion provides a surprisingly strong limey presence thanks to the prolonged infusion (2-3 days), which gives a touch of bitter that plays perfectly with the grassy notes of the rhum. The homemade cordial gives an enormous depth of real mint and chocolate flavor that is complemented nicely by the remaining ingredients. The drink finishes with a welcome minty note that grows slightly as the ice melts. It’s an amazing flavor combo and well worth the effort!

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