Bourbon-Cherry Soda Cocktail Recipe

A tart and refreshing beverage perfect for any season.
A cocktail glass of tart bourbon-cherry soda.
Refreshing and tart, this bourbon-cherry soda cocktail is a fresh choice anytime of the year. Allison McAdams / Shutterstock

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A favorite among guests at Chef Tim Gard’s Blue Water Grill in Manteo, North Carolina, refreshing cocktail pairs nicely with Crispy-Skin Duck Breasts.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • ¾ oz. lemon juice
  • ½ oz. cherry syrup
  • ¾ oz. Campari
  • 1½ oz. tonic or sparkling water

Preparation

  1. Add everything except the bubbles to a cocktail shaker with ice; shake well.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with the bubbles, then garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry, if desired.

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