This Cherry La Croix Bourbon Smash is an easy La Croix cocktail that’s full of fresh cherry flavors and a hint of bourbon.
We love easy cocktails around here, and this cherry La Croix bourbon smash is just that! A fun twist on a traditional bourbon smash using refreshing cherry blossom La Croix sparkling water.
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Ingredients needed
- 1/2 cup frozen dark cherries
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 oz. bourbon whiskey
- 1 Tbsp. simple syrup
- 1 can Cherry Blossom La Croix
- crushed ice
How to make a Cherry La Croix Bourbon Smash
- Add the frozen cherries, vanilla, bourbon, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle them together.
- Pour the muddled ingredients into a lowball whiskey cocktail glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Fill the glass with Cherry Blossom La Croix, top with additional frozen cherries and serve.
Recipe FAQs and Notes
Can I make this a mocktail?
Yes, you can leave the bourbon out of this cocktail for a mocktail version.
Can I use fresh cherries instead of frozen ones?
Yes, you can use fresh cherries but make sure any seeds have been removed.
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Cherry La Croix Bourbon Smash Recipe
Cherry La Croix Bourbon Smash
This Cherry La Croix Bourbon Smash is an easy La Croix cocktail that's full of fresh cherry flavors and a hint of bourbon.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen dark cherries
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 oz. bourbon whiskey
- 1 Tbsp. simple syrup
- 1 can Cherry Blossom La Croix
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Add the frozen cherries, vanilla, bourbon, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle them together.
- Pour the muddled ingredients into a lowball whiskey cocktail glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Fill the glass with Cherry Blossom La Croix, top with additional frozen cherries, and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 0g
The recipes included on this website are written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, and the nutritional data on this site have not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist, registered dietician ,or other medical professionals.
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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