This fizzy cocktail is bursting with tart, sweet, and smoky flavors. It's a delightful concoction with sweet cherries, bourbon, and is topped off with a fizzy finish.
⅓cupfreshor frozen cherries (pitted dark sweet cherries, not maraschino)
2tablespoonsAmaretto
1teaspoonsimple syrupmore if you want it sweeter
1teaspoonfresh lemon juice
1pinchHimalayan salt
1 to 1.5ounces bourbon
iceI like crushed
⅓ cup Topo Chicoor soda water
Instructions
In the bottom of a glass, combine the cherries, vanilla extract, bourbon, sugar and lemon juice. Muddle together until cherries are broken and juices are released (you can use the back of a wooden spoon if you don't have a muddler).
Top with ice cubes and a small splash of club soda if desired.