Cocktail of the Week: Marida’s Cereso Negro – Recipe | Good mix

A A Chilean twist on a wine cocktail: elegant, vibrant and structured in a balance between the depth of pinot noir and the bright sweetness of cherries. It draws inspiration from the heritage of Chile Burgundya drink where red wine meets fruit (usually strawberries), but layers in cherry liqueur and soda for a modern, fiery edge. I sometimes add a few drops of fresh lime juice to make the sweetness sharper and the fruity flavors more intense. It is refreshing yet sophisticated and the perfect aperitif.

Black cherry

serves 1

90 ml Pinot Noir – Chile, obviously
30 ml of cherry liqueur — Cherry Heering or Kirch, the better
90 ml of cherry sodacooled down
A few drops of fresh lemon juiceto taste (optional)
1 twist of lemonto garnish (or, in season, 1 fresh cherry)

Fill a large wine glass or rocks glass with ice. Add the wine and sherry liqueur and mix gently. Top with cherry soda, lemon juice to taste, and garnish, if using.

• Nico Einersen, Head Chef, Mareida, London W1