Cherry Smash Smash

A delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, the Cherry Smash features muddled frozen cherries at the bottom of the glass, lending a fruity and refreshing taste to this swanky drink. The combination of rye whiskey, sweet Italian vermouth, and a hint of lemon juice creates a well-balanced and flavorful cocktail perfect for any occasion.

Cherry Smash Smash

A fruity variation of the Old Fashioned cocktail with muddled frozen cherries, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a hint of lemon juice.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 frozen cherries
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 fluid ounce sweet Italian vermouth
  • 0.50 fluid ounce simple syrup
  • 0.50 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place frozen cherries in a lowboy glass and add a dash of Angostura bitters.
  2. Muddle the cherries until they reach the desired consistency.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
  4. Cover the shaker, shake vigorously, and pour the cocktail over the muddled cherries.