Kalimotxo

& a Blackberry & Gouda Checkerboard

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Serves: 1

No measurements! I eyeballed everything.

Ingredients

• Roscato Rosso Dolce, chilled

• Coca-Cola, chilled

• 2–3 dashes orange bitters

• 2-3 Luxardo cherries

• 1-2 teaspoon Luxardo cherry syrup

• Lime, for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Place a wine glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes until chilled.

2. Add the Luxardo cherries and cherry syrup to the bottom of the glass.

3. Pour in the chilled red wine.

4. Slowly top with Coca-Cola.

5. Add the orange bitters and gently stir once or twice.

6. Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired, and serve immediately.

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Blackberry & Gouda Checkerboard

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 8 oz mild Gouda, cut into ¾-inch cubes

• 1 pint fresh blackberries

• 1-2 tablespoons hot honey

• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

• Flaky sea salt (optional)

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Instructions:

1. On a serving platter, (drizzle balsamic glaze) arrange the Gouda cubes and blackberries in an alternating checkerboard pattern.

2. Drizzle lightly with hot honey.

3. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.

4. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, if desired.

5. Serve immediately.