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The Bronx Bomber
A deep dark cherry-cola mocktail with a black sugar rim — bold, classic, and unmistakably New York.
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The South Side Smash
A dramatic black-and-white layered mocktail with dark cherry and coconut cream — bold, contrasting, and unmistakably Chicago.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
8 min
Total time
8 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 3 oz tart cherry juice
- 1 oz blackcurrant juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1.5 oz coconut cream (for the float)
- Black sanding sugar, for rim (optional)
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
If using the black sugar rim: wet the rim of a rocks glass with lime juice and dip into black sanding sugar.
- 2
Build the drink
Fill the glass with ice.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Combine tart cherry juice, blackcurrant juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Pour the dark cherry base over the ice.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Slowly pour coconut cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the drink. It should float on top.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately before the layers mix.
Recipe Tips
- Blackcurrant juice deepens the color to near-black. If unavailable, use more tart cherry juice.
- Coconut cream (not coconut milk) is thicker and floats better. Shake the can before opening.
- Black sanding sugar is widely available and adds a dramatic visual.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.
Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare this before the first pitch?
Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.
How do I preserve the team colors?
Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.
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