Black Cherry Bourbon Soda is a simple recipe for infusing bourbon with fresh cherries to create an extra level of deliciousness. Mix the fruit flavored bourbon with simple soda and you have a wonderfully decadent cocktail sipper.
Today is a special day and not because there’s cherry bourbon, but because it’s the birthday celebration of my sweet friend Rachel from RachelCooks.com. Rach and I met 2 years ago when we both signed on to promote Emeril’s cookbook Sizzling Skillets. We became fast friends and I can now honestly say that she is one of my besties. I know that she would do anything for me…and the feeling is mutual. Amazing how the blogosphere works its magic sometimes. Several of her blogging friends decided to get together and throw a little Birthday Bash for her. Make sure you check out the other deliciousness (links below).
My other sweet bestie Brandy from NutmegNanny.com put the word out that we should celebrate Miss Rachel’s day. After all, you’re only 30 once! Check out what everyone else made:
- Blueberry Vodka Lemonade – Nutmeg Nanny
- Sweet Cherry Sangria – Sweet Remedy
- Blueberry Limeade – Miss in the Kitchen
- Basil Pesto Hummus with Toasted Pinenuts – The Lemon Bowl
- Heirloom Tomato Bacon Shortcakes – The Baker Chick
- Easy S’Mores Popcorn Pops – Pineapple & Coconut
Either it’s been a really hot week – or we are some seriously thirsty bloggers! Either way, this super easy Black Cherry Bourbon is a great treat to have waiting for you in the fridge. It’s a cinch to make and I think Rach would approve.
Black Cherry Bourbon Soda
Ingredients
- 1 cup bourbon - such as Eagle Rare or Maker’s Mark
- ¾ cup packed golden brown sugar
- 2 cups whole fresh black cherries - stems left on and pitted
- 16 ounces soda water
Instructions
- Add the bourbon and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Pack cherries into a small jar and pour the hot liquid over; press gently on the cherries to make sure they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 week or up to 1 month.
- To prepare sodas: Fill four 12-ounce rocks glasses with ice, add 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) cherry-infused bourbon to each glass and top with about 4 ounces soda water each. Garnish with 2 or 3 whole Bourbon Cherries. Serve immediately.
Recipe By:
Co-Founder at Spiceology | More About Heather…
Heather is a recipe developer and content creator living in Vancouver, Washington. She started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006, almost 20 years ago, as a way to share recipes with friends and family. Heather is also the co-founder of Spiceology , a unique spice company, which she started in 2013. She shares family friendly recipes for easy everyday meals with a gourmet twist.
I really love this recipe and hope you will too!
Those cherries are mouthwatering! I must try this soon.
Love the use of fresh cherries! Never thought to turn it into a soda especially with bourbon! Yum!
Looks great! I recently got a ton of use out of my cherry pitter…useful little tool! It looks so pretty with the stems left on!
I love baking with both bourbon and cherries. Drinking them…even better!
I can just taste it… Must make. Pinning for later. 😀
Gorgeous drink, Heather!
I love bourbon and these photos!!! Oh my goodness. Gorgeousness — I want them framed on my wall. I have no idea how you found the time to do this for me but it means the world to me. I’m so happy to call you all friends. I wish I could sip on some of this and give you all gigantic hugs.
xoxoxo
Heather, these photos are stunning! It’s Friday and I could totally go for a Black Cherry Bourbon Soda! So glad to call Rachel our friend!
Well I propose a Birthday toast with this lovely drink! Cheers!
I LOVE me some bourbon!!! I recently made a cocktail with peach infused rum and I never realized how easy it was to infuse booze until now. I am all for it! Can’t wait to try these!
Happy Birthday to Rachel! I am sure she would love this drink. It is beautiful!