Cherry Smash

Valentines's Day - Holidays and Events

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 cocktail

Cherry Smash

Ingredients

3 frozen cherries

1 dash Angostura bitters

1 cup ice

or as needed

2 fluid ounces rye whiskey (such as Michter's®)

1 fluid ounce sweet Italian vermouth

½ fluid ounce simple syrup

½ teaspoon lemon juice

or to taste

Chef John's Croissants

Holidays and Events

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Cherry Smash

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 240.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.3g 1%

Carbohydrates: 17.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 44.2IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 4%

Folate: 1.2mcg

Calcium: 13.3mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 7.5mg 3%

Potassium: 79.3mg 2%

Sodium: 11mg

Calories From Fat: 1.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.