Garden Cherry Bourbon Smash Punch
A summer garden-inspired cocktail. Super simple, but oh so pretty...the perfect cocktail to really kick off summer!
Servings: 6
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries, plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- juice from 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) bourbon
- 4 ounces (1/4 cup) Cointreau
- 3-4 tablespoons white wine vinegar, using to your taste
- 3-4 (12 ounce) ginger beers, for topping
Ginger Sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
Instructions
- 1. In a pitcher, muddle the cherries, basil, and lemon juice, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the bourbon, Cointreau, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.2. To make the ginger sugar. Combine the sugar, ginger, and thyme on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.3. Strain into prepared glasses. Top off with ginger beer, then gently stir to combine. Finish with basil and a cherry on top. Enjoy.
Notes
If You Don't like Bourbon: use tequila!
To Make a Mocktail: omit the vodka and add 1 additional tablespoon lemon juice and 1 additional teaspoon apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal