Description
Indulge in the refreshing and fruity flavors of this Cherry Old Fashioned Smash Cocktail. With a blend of bourbon, cherry brandy, and fresh cherries, this cocktail is a perfect balance of sweetness and kick.
Ingredients
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- 12 cherries pitted
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 1.5 ounces cherry brandy (e.g., Cherry Heering)
- 1/2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 8 ounces club soda
- For the Garnish: 2 Whole Cherries
Instructions
- Muddle the cherries: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the pitted cherries.
- Add the liquids: Add bourbon, cherry brandy, simple syrup, and orange bitters to the shaker.
- Shake and strain: Shake well and strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda: Fill the glass with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish: Garnish with two whole cherries on a skewer.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup based on your preference.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cherries for varied flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 8-10mg
- Fat: 0.25g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg