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pink drink with three cherries on top and bottle of bourbon on the left side
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Cherry Bourbon Smash

This Cherry Bourbon Smash is an easy way to bring your bourbon to the next level. With fresh lemon juice, muddled cherries and topped with a cherry soda, this drink is the perfect blend of sweet and sour!
Prep Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, cherry
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Elise Shivamber

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ Lemon Juice
  • 5 Cherries frozen or fresh/pitted
  • 2 OZ Bourbon
  • 2 OZ Cherry Soda, Club Soda, or Cherry-Flavored Seltzer

Optional Garnish

  • 1 Toothpick
  • 3 Cherries

Instructions

  • In the bottom of your cocktail shaker or mason jar, add the cherries and lemon juice. Gently muddle until the cherries are broken apart.
  • Add the bourbon and ice. Shake for about 15-seconds. 
  • Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. 
  • Top with cherry soda or club soda. 
  • Garnish by spearing 3 cherries with a toothpick and placing on top.

Notes

You will need: cocktail shaker or mason jar, muddler, old-fashioned glass.
If using frozen cherries, let them thaw at least an hour ahead of making this drink, or even overnight. Because they tend to have more water due to being frozen, you’ll want to make sure to either strain them in the sink or wrap them in a paper towel to dry off as much as possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg