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The finished cherry smash cocktail drink served on a wood table.

Cherry Smash Cocktail

Relax with a refreshing and easy to make Cherry Cocktail this summer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

  • 5 cherries, pitted
  • 1 slice orange
  • 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 ounces whiskey
  • 5 ounces club soda

Equipment

Instructions

  • Place 3 cherries, ½ of the orange slice, sugar, and 1 thyme sprig in the bottom of a tall glass.
  • Use a muddler (or the end of a wooden spoon) to smash cherries and other ingredients.
  • Add whiskey to glass and stir well.
  • Fill glass with ice.
  • Add club soda to glass and stir.
  • Garnish cocktail with remaining fruit and thyme sprig. Enjoy!

Notes

I used rye whiskey, but any type will work.
When muddling, avoid completely pulverizing the ingredients. Just give them a good smash (hence the name) to bring out the flavors.
Learn how to pit a cherry without a special pitter.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal
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