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The Bronx Bomber
A deep dark cherry-cola mocktail with a black sugar rim — bold, classic, and unmistakably New York.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
5 min
Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
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 (or 1 oz tart cherry concentrate + 2 oz water)
- 2 oz cola (non-alcoholic)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Black sugar, for rim
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry on a pick, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Prepare the black sugar rim: wet the rim of a tall Collins glass with a lime wedge, then dip into black sugar.
- 2
Build the drink
Fill the glass with ice.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
In a shaker, combine tart cherry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Strain into the prepared glass over ice.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Top with cola, pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the carbonation.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Tart cherry juice is available at most grocery stores and on Amazon. Look for 100% tart cherry, not a blend.
- Black sugar (also called black lava sugar) is available on Amazon and gives the most dramatic rim effect.
- For a game-day batch, multiply the cherry juice base by 8 and keep in a pitcher. Add cola per glass when serving.
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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