Homemade Maraschino cherries

Cocktail cherries (aka Maraschino cherries) are a classic garnish for cocktails and desserts, but what is sold in stores is usually soaked in various chemicals and can't even be called a cherry. I made Maraschino cherries at home, and the recipe turned out to be obscenely simple.

Tom Collins

• 2 oz. / 60 ml London dry Gin
• ¾ oz. / 22 ml Lemon juice
• ½ oz. / 15 ml Simple syrup
• Top up with Club soda
• Garnish with a Lemon wheel and our homemade Maraschino cherry