From: Mixologist/bartender Frankie Thaheld, California Modern at George’s at the Cove, La Jolla, CA. Yield: 1 serving.

4 pitted cherries
1 ½ oz. Michter’s Rye Whiskey
½ oz. vanilla syrup
as needed, soda
for garnish, graham cracker crumbs

Muddle cherries in a mixing glass and add whiskey and syrup.  Add ice; shake to mix.  Pour into a bucket glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs. Fill with soda. Garnish with a speared pitted cherry.

PHOTO: Courtesy of California Modern at George’s at the Cove