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Smashed Cherry and Basil Old-Fashioneds

Sweet cherries lend a red hue and summer vibe to this classic cocktail.

Serves 2
Ready in 10 mins
Prep time 10 mins
261 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 8 fresh cherries
> 10 basil leaves
> 2 tsp sugar
> 3 -4 dashes bitters
> 3/4 cup bourbon or rye
> 2 small orange slices

Steps

1
Stem and pit the cherries. Add to a cocktail shaker or pint glass, along with the basil, sugar, and bitters. Using a muddler, mash the basil and cherries until very broken up.
2
To shaker, add the bourbon. Stir to combine. Add ice to 2 old-fashioned glasses. Strain cocktail into glasses. Garnish with the orange slices.

Comments

Must be 21 years or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

Tips

No cherry pitter? Insert a metal straw into the top of the cherry and push down to remove the pit. If you don't need the cherries to stay intact, cover with a paper towel and gently crush them with a heavy skillet to open, then remove the pits.

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