A dark and complex concoction that’s mysteriously alluring, even if it leads nowhere (or everywhere!). Can be made “broken” (NA) or “fixed” (boozy).

Ingredients:

• 6 oz Chilled Root Beer
• 1 oz Cherry Syrup (e.g., grenadine or maraschino cherry juice)
• Optional: 1.5 oz Spiced Rum or Bourbon
• Garnish: A few maraschino cherries and a lime twist
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a mug or glass with ice.
2. Pour in the cherry syrup.
3. Optional: Add the spiced rum or bourbon.
4. Top slowly with chilled root beer.
5. Garnish with maraschino cherries and a lime twist.