Cherry Lime Ricky

Ingredients

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

Directions

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