Sometimes you just need a good drink in the middle of the week. This one is stout without being too strong, flavorful but not overwhelming, and goes great with relaxing by a fire.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Empress gin (this gives it the beautiful color, but other types will work)
• 1 oz Sauvignon Blanc white wine
• 1/2 oz elderflower liquor
• 1 oz lemon juice
• Top off with Rambler grapefruit flavored sparkling water
• A couple of teaspoons, to taste, maraschino cherry juice

Place a few large cubes of ice in a glass. Add all ingredients except maraschino juice, and stir. Add the cherry juice at the end and let it settle on its own. Drink.