Cherry Smash

This is a variation of a whiskey cocktail. It's a sipping drink and so good. Super swanky and very retro with a modern twist. It's my new favorite drink.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice, or as needed
• ½ fluid ounce simple syrup
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 3 frozen cherries
• 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey (such as Michter's®)
• 1 fluid ounce sweet Italian vermouth
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cherries in a low boy glass and splash with bitters. Muddle cherries until smashed to desired consistency.

Step 2

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour in rye, vermouth, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Cover shaker, shake vigorously, and pour cocktail over cherries.