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Sparkling Black Cherry Cocktail

This recipe details how to prepare a Sparkling Black Cherry Cocktail, combining bourbon, lemon juice, and amaro with a sparkling black cherry beverage for a refreshing and herbaceous drink, finished with a cherry garnish.
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine world
Servings 2 people
Calories 184.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker For chilling ingredients (optional, can build in glass)
  • 1 Jigger For accurate measurement of liquids
  • 2 Serving Glasses Collins or Highball glasses recommended
  • 1 Bar Spoon For stirring and layering (if not shaking)

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce amaro such as Averna or Cynar
  • Bai 5 Bubbles Bolivia Black Cherry
  • 1 cherry for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Chill your serving glasses.
  • Measure 1 1/2 ounces of bourbon using a jigger.
  • Measure 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice.
  • Measure 1/2 ounce of amaro.
  • Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and amaro in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, or directly into the chilled serving glass over ice.
  • If using a shaker, stir gently for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled, then strain into the chilled serving glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top the drink with Bai 5 Bubbles Bolivia Black Cherry beverage.
  • Gently stir once or twice to combine.
  • Garnish each glass with a cherry.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Using fresh lemon juice is crucial for brightness. Experiment with different amaros; each brand offers a unique herbal profile that will subtly change the cocktail's character. Ensure all liquid ingredients (except the sparkling component) are well chilled before mixing. Add the sparkling black cherry drink last to preserve carbonation. A large ice cube or sphere will melt slower and dilute the drink less.