Sour Cherry Bourbon Sparkler
Cherry and lemon go hand-in-hand to create this perfect sweet and sour summery beverage best enjoyed in the sunshine.
Servings: 1
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 1½ oz bourbon
- ½ oz cherry brandy
- ½ oz simple syrup recipe below
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 5 dashes cherry bitters
- ice
- soda water for topping
- lemon slice for garnish
Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup: place sugar and water in a measuring cup. Place in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir syrup and microwave for 1 more minute. Stir again until sugar is dissolved and set aside to cool. Alternatively, you can combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- To make the cocktail: to a glass add the bourbon, cherry brandy, simple syrup, lemon juice and bitters.
- Stir to combine then add ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.