Bourbon Cherry Cola Cocktail
This cocktail brings together smooth bourbon, sweet cola, and juicy cherry juice for a crowd-pleasing drink with a perfect balance of bold, sweet, and refreshing flavors. Finished with a touch of lime and cherries for garnish.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Tall glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 4 oz cola
- 1 oz cherry juice (from jarred or bottled cherries)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 2-3 maraschino cherries plus more for garnish
- frozen cherries (optional, instead of ice)
- ice cubes (if not using frozen cherries)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add bourbon, cherry juice, and lime juice.
- Shake just until cold.
- Strain into a tall glass packed with ice or frozen cherries.
- Top with cola and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Drop in maraschino cherries for garnish. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
Use frozen cherries instead of ice for extra fruit flavor and less dilution. Adjust cherry juice or lime for balance. Try diet cola or a different bourbon for a twist!