Cherry On Top
Contributed by on Jul 26, 2014
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What to do with fresh cherries from the market? Pie? Syrup? I’m thinking, muddled in a cocktail, naturally. When I went to the farmer’s market, the cherries were just sitting there saying “buy me”, “use me”, “use me in a cocktail”. I obliged. The cocktail is a simple bourbon smash that any fresh fruit can be incorporated into. On an extremely hot day (like today) what you need is a smash cocktail with a lot of crushed ice.
Cherry On Top:
2 Cherries
3 Dashes Cherry Bitters [Optional]
1oz. Mint Syrup [See Herbal Syrups Post]
3/4oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
2oz. Bourbon
*Muddle Cherries in shaker (stone included) with syrup. Add remaining ingredients. Shake with ice until chilled. Double strain over crushed ice. Garnish with cherries and/or mint. Cheers!