Cherry Smash Delight

This Cherry Smash Delight is a perfectly balanced cocktail that combines the fresh flavors of cherries with a homemade sour mix, creating a lightly sweet and easy-sipping drink. The muddled cherries and a hint of orange liqueur add a delightful twist to this classic cocktail. Garnish with a mint sprig or a lemon slice for a refreshing, sophisticated touch.

Cherry Smash Delight

A perfectly balanced cocktail with fresh cherries, homemade sour mix, and a hint of orange liqueur, creating a lightly sweet and easy-sipping drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce homemade sour mix
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
  • 2-3 dashes bitters
  • 4 cherries (pitted and muddled)
  • mint sprig (optional garnish)
  • lemon slice (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle four pitted cherries with homemade sour mix and orange liqueur.
  2. Add the vodka and a few shakes of bitters to the shaker. Then, add ice and shake well to combine.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass and add desired amount of ice.
  4. Optionally, garnish with a mint sprig, cherry, or lemon wedge.