1 1/2 oz vodka

3/4 oz cherry heering (can substitute cherry juice)

3/4 oz lemon juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

4-5 drops vanilla extract

combine all over ice.  shake and strain over fresh ice into a bucket or chimney.

garnish with lemon and cherry.

a basic variation on the porch rockin’ punch, made for a lady who usually drank vodka and cranberry but wanted something different.  i’m told she was pleased; her date did all the negotiating, and paid as well.  you’re welcome, dude.  hope it worked out.