Black Cherry Bourbon Smash Recipe
Bourbon, Brandy Reduced Cherries, Bitters, Fresh Lemon Juice
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Ingredients
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Fruits and Juices
Liquids
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cherries
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pitted and halved black cherries with a splash of water. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the cherries are softened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Juice the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup, ensuring to remove any seeds. You should have about 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cooked cherries until they are broken down into a chunky mixture. Add the bourbon, brandy, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to the shaker.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and a few whole black cherries.