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Classic Cherry Bourbon Smash Cocktail

A glass filled with a bright red, bubbly cherry bourbon smash cocktail, garnished with fresh cherries on ice.
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Make this refreshing Cherry Bourbon Smash using fresh cherries and quality bourbon. This recipe delivers a balanced, flavorful craft cocktail perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey (Rye or high-rye bourbon recommended)
  • 4 Fresh Cherries (pitted)
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Ice
  • 1 Lime wheel or fresh cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the pitted fresh cherries and simple syrup into a sturdy cocktail shaker.
  2. Muddle the cherries firmly to release their juice and flavor into the syrup.
  3. Add the bourbon whiskey, fresh lime juice, and Angostura bitters to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker three-quarters full with ice.
  5. Seal the shaker and shake hard until the outside is well-chilled, about 15 to 20 seconds.
  6. Fill an Old Fashioned glass or rocks glass with fresh ice.
  7. Double strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass.
  8. Garnish your Bourbon Smash with a lime wheel or a fresh cherry.

Notes

  • For a sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup to 0.75 oz.
  • If fresh cherries are unavailable, use 0.5 oz of high-quality brandied cherries instead, reducing the simple syrup slightly.
  • This recipe works well with a high-rye bourbon to balance the sweetness of the fruit.

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