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Cherry Bourbon Smash Cocktail

Make a refreshing Cherry Bourbon Smash cocktail, combining bourbon with muddled cherries, lemon, herbs, and a splash of ginger beer for the perfect summer sip.
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 dark sweet cherries pitted
  • ½ lemon juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves removed from stem
  • ice
  • 3 ounces bourbon
  • 2 ounces ginger beer
  • thyme sprigs and a cherry optional; for garnish

Instructions

  • Lightly muddle the cherries in the bottom of the rocks glass with the lemon juice, zest, sugar, and thyme leaves to release the juice from the cherries.
    5 dark sweet cherries, ½ lemon, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
  • Add ice to the glass, then stir in the bourbon. Fill the glass with the ginger beer. Garnish with more herbs and a cherry.
    ice, 3 ounces bourbon, 2 ounces ginger beer, thyme sprigs and a cherry

Notes

Make a Cherry Smash Mocktail

This is a refreshing mocktail, and great for kids! Omit the bourbon and swap it for fresh cherry juice or cherry soda!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg