Bourbon Cherry Smash

This Bourbon Cherry Smash is a delightful and easy-to-make cocktail that brings together the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries and lemon, balanced with the rich, warm notes of bourbon. With just a few ingredients, this cocktail can be quickly prepared for any occasion, making it a perfect choice for both seasoned mixologists and amateur bartenders alike.

Bourbon Cherry Smash

A delightful and easy-to-make bourbon cocktail with the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries and lemon.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 5 cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Ice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a shaker or directly in the glass, muddle the lemon wedges and cherries until the juice is released from the lemon and the cherries are broken into smaller pieces.
  2. Add the bourbon and maple syrup.
  3. If making the cocktail directly in your glass, add ice and stir to combine.
  4. If using a shaker, add ice to the shaker, shake about 30 times, and strain into a glass filled with ice, or pour it unstrained to include cherry chunks in the drink.