Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes The Firecracker 3.1 (45) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Johnny Miller Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings: 10 Mix up a pitcher of cocktails and you'll spend less time playing bartender. This sweet-tart combo of rose, sour cherries, and simple syrup starts the party off with a bang. Ingredients ¾ cup sugar 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen sour cherries, pitted 16 ounces London dry gin ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons) 1 bottle (750 mL) chilled dry rose wine Ice Lemon slices, for garnish Directions Bring sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool. Simple syrup can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Combine syrup, cherries, and gin in a 3-quart pitcher, and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours. Stir in lemon juice and wine. Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices. Print