Bourbon Cherry Cooler
A bourbon cocktail with bright, fresh cherry flavor. Easy summer sipping!
Season
Summer
drink
Cocktails
cocktail
Whisk(e)y
dietary restriction
Dairy-Free
,
Gluten-Free
,
Vegan
,
Vegetarian
Difficulty Level
Simple
Servings
1
cocktail
Servings
1
cocktail
Ingredients
2
oz
bourbon
1/2
oz
Aperol
1
oz
lemon juice
3/4
oz
simple syrup
equal parts sugar and water
2
oz
sparkling water
8
cherries
Instructions
Start with a handful of ripe summer cherries. I used eight, as I wanted bright, cherry-forward flavor.
Next, de-stem and pit the cherries and add them to a shaker. Combine with the simple syrup and muddle until the cherries are thoroughly crushed.
Add the lemon juice, Aperol, and bourbon. Fill your shaker with ice, and shake for a full 10 seconds.
Strain into a tall glass over new ice and top with sparkling water. Add a straw and a sprig of fresh mint