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A cherry bourbon smash served in a rock glass and garnished with fresh cherries and mint leaves.
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Sweet Cherry Bourbon Smash

This cherry bourbon smash cocktail is a delicious Summer sipper made with fresh cherries, mint, lemon, bourbon and soda.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 Fresh Cherries stem & pits removed
  • 5 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • ½ Lemon cut into wedges
  • 2 ounces Bourbon Whiskey
  • 4 ounces Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Ice Cubes
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the fresh cherries, mint leaves, lemon and bourbon to a cocktail shaker.
    5 Fresh Cherries, 5 Fresh Mint Leaves, ½ Lemon, 2 ounces Bourbon Whiskey
  • Use your cocktail muddler to smash the ingredients and release their juices.
  • Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
    Ice Cubes
  • Pour mixture through a strainer into a rocks glass filled with ice.
    Ice Cubes
  • Top off each glass with lemon-lime soda and garnish.
    4 ounces Lemon-Lime Soda

Notes

MAKE AHEAD: Prepare the cherries, mint, lemon and bourbon and muddle together.  Strain into a jar and seal.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Pour over ice and top with soda right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg