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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Swamp Water

Ingredients

1 part lemon juice

2 parts orange juice

powdered sugar to taste

1 part bourbon

1 part rum

Maraschino cherry to taste

Instructions

Mix, chill and serve in cocktail glasses garnished with cherry or orange slice

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