1 1/4 oz of Gin
1/4 oz of Maraschino liqueur (or cherry liqueur)
3-5 pinches of sugar
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Juice the lemon and add to the shaker. Add a little sugar, if desired. Pour in gin and maraschino, and shake. Serve straight up in a cocktail glass.\r
The strict recipe does not have any sugar, but I like to add a little.