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cherry bourbon mint cocktail

Fresh Cherry Bourbon Cocktail with Mint

A fresh smashed cherry cocktail with bourbon and vibrant mint for any occasion.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
COURSE Drinks
CUISINE American
SERVINGS 1

Equipment

Mixing Glass
Muddler
Bar Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Whole Cherries - pitted
  • 3 or 4 Mint leaves
  • 1 Wedge Lime - for squeezing in
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1.5 oz Bourbon
  • .5 oz Berry Liqueur - I used Apologue Aronia
  • Sparkling Water - for topping off

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing add pitted cherries and mint leaves.
  • Muddle fruit and herbs until the cherries are crushed and mint is fragrant.
  • Add in simle syrup, lime, berry liqueur and bourbon.
  • Top off with ice and stir with a bar spoon until everything is combined and well chilled.
  • Pour into a tall glass and top off with a light splash of soda water. Give it a gentle stir.
  • Garnish with fresh cherries and mint.

Notes

If you would like this on the sweeter side, add more simple syrup by the teaspoon until desired sweetness is reached.  You can also continue to balance the sweetness as you go with lime.
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