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Sweet Cherry Bourbon Smash Cocktail

August 21, 2012 by Crystal 1 Comment

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So I’ve been working on some new cocktails as a fun way to beat this crazy summer heat. Too many days over 100 degrees can make a girl a bit loopy! If we’re going to be loopy, we may as well put a boozy spin on things. To kick off this little cocktail series I want to start with one of my favorite new creations. It’s a smash to get you smashed! Ha!

It’s super simple and uses all fresh ingredients. Get some cherries before their gone and give this baby a whirl!

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Sweet Cherry Smash Cocktail
 
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This cherry smash cocktail is a flavorful fruit explosion! Enjoy responsibly and often;)
Author: Crystal Cartier
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
  • 6 fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 wedge orange
  • 1 wedge lemon
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 whole cherry for garnish
  • crushed ice
Instructions
  1. Muddle cherry halves, orange, lemon, and mint in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add syrup, bourbon, and ice and shake hard. Strain in a glass of crushed ice. Top with more crushed ice and garnish with whole cherry.
  3. ***Crushing ice: simply throw a bunch of ice cubes in a food processor and process until fully crushed or powdered.
  4. ***Simple syrup: Heat equal parts honey or sugar and water in a pan to a boil and stir until completely dissolved. Let cool and refrigerate.
ENJOY!!!
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  1. Emma Lee

    August 21, 2012 at 10:48 am

    YUM! Looks dangerously refreshing!

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