Cherry Lifesaver
A sweet, fruity shot blending peach liqueur and amaretto with sweet-and-sour mix and a splash of grenadine. Tastes just like the candy it's named for.
Prep Time
3 min
Difficulty
easy
Glassware
Shot Glass
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Fill a shaker with ice
- 2
Add peach liqueur, amaretto, and sweet and sour mix
- 3
Shake well until chilled
- 4
Strain into a chilled shot glass
- 5
Top with a splash of grenadine
Pro Tips
Add the grenadine last and let it settle rather than stirring—it gives the shot a pretty sunset color.
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- Prep Time
- 3 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Category
- shots
- Glass
- Shot Glass
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