Cocktail Of The Week – The Tragic Slapper

I was planning to unleash the Raro Sling this week but it didn’t work out. Fortunately the Tragic Slapper (after a few false starts) saved the day.
This is a really nice sweet drink – but don’t make my mistake and use lime as a garnish, just use 3 whole glace cherries.

The Tragic Slapper
- Fresh pawpaw
- Gingerale
- Cherry Brandy Liqueur (I used Continental Cherry Brandy Liqueur)
- Glace cherries to garnish

Pulp the pawpaw and leave in the freezer until it becomes a nice icy slush. Spoon the icy pawpaw into a wineglass to about ¾ full. Top up the glass with gingerale. Don’t stir. Gently pour over the top one dessertspoon of cherry brandy liqueur. Add the glace cherry garnish. Drink ASAP.

[Acknowledgement: I saw the of combination pawpaw juice and gingerale in the Cook Islands Cook Book.]