R-E-D-R-U-M Cocktail

This fruity drink is a crime of passion and will have you seeing red. It was inspired by RSC#11 ingredients but not entered because there are so many people that don't drink alcohol. It's dedicated to Stephen King. I think the raspberry preserves are a nice substitute for grenadine.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 8 oz

Ingredients

• 3  fresh strawberries, hulled
• 2  tablespoons  seedless  red raspberry preserves
• 3  ounces  blood orange juice (I found a bottle at Trader Joe's)
• 1⁄2 ounce cherry brandy, Kirsberry (optional)
• 1⁄2 ounce brandy, favorite Cognac
• 1⁄2 ounce dark rum
• 1⁄2 ounce Malibu rum, passionfruit
•  crushed  ice
•  club soda, to top
•  key lime, to squeeze over top
•  fruit  sorbet (optional but recommended) or   fruit  sherbet, to float-use favorite flavor but you might consider a red one (optional but recommended)
•  red  fruit, to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, mash together strawberries and raspberry preserves.
2. Stir in blood orange juice.
3. Pour in brandy and rum.
4. Add crushed ice and shake.
5. Strain into a tall glass (filled with ice or not).
6. Top with club soda and the juice from a key lime.
7. Float a scoop of your favorite fruit sorbet or sherbet, if desired. It helps sweeten this slightly tart/bitter drink.
8. Garnish with red fruits (strawberry, blood orange wedge, cherries, raspberries, etc.), if desired.
9. Enjoy!