INGREDIENTS:28 oz. (3 1/2 c.) Coca-Cola, chilled, divided
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 c. bourbon, dark rum, or Campari (optional)
2 c. frozen pitted cherries
1 lime, sliced into thin wheels
Maraschino cherries, for serving (optional)
Step 1: Spoon out 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) of Coca-Cola into each ice cube tray. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until solid.
DIRECTIONS:
Step 2: Pour the remaining 16 ounces (2 cups) of Coke (use 1 1/2 cups of Coke if using bourbon) and lime juice into a blender in that order. Next, add the cherries and Coke ice cubes. In one to two minutes, blend until smooth and ice, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3: Pour the beverage into each chilled glass. Add a lime wheel as a garnish to each glass and, if desired, top with a cherry.