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Spooky Black Cherry Bourbon Smash Cocktail Recipe

Spooky Black Cherry Bourbon Smash Cocktail Recipe
This Halloween-inspired Black Cherry Bourbon Smash blends rich black cherries, smooth bourbon, mint, and lemon juice into a dark and flavorful cocktail. Topped with fizzy club soda, it’s spooky, sweet, and perfect for sipping at your next party.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Strainer
  • Measuring jigger
  • Tall or rocks glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 4 –6 fresh or frozen black cherries pitted
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz cherry juice
  • 4 –5 mint leaves
  • Club soda to top off
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional garnish: cherries lemon wheel, or mint sprig

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add black cherries, mint leaves, and lemon juice.
  • Muddle until the cherries release their juices.
  • Add bourbon, simple syrup, and cherry juice.
  • Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.
  • Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with club soda.
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon.
  • Garnish with cherries, lemon wheel, or mint if desired.