Chill the glass

• Fill the cocktail glass with ice to chill it while you mix the drink.

Shake the cocktail

• Fill the shaker with ice.
• Add the vodka, maraschino liqueur, grenadine and lime juice.
• Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

Strain and top

• Discard the ice from the chilled glass.
• Strain the cocktail into the glass.
• Top with the ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda if you prefer).

Garnish and serve

• Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve right away.