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Honeysuckle Cherry Smash

The Cherry Smash with Honeysuckle Vodka is a favorite summertime cocktail. Calling for just six ingredients, this cherry vodka drink is easy to mix at home and so refreshing. Switch it up and use bourbon, rum or plain vodka in place of the honeysuckle vodka!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 whole cherries pitted
  • 6-8 mint leaves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons agave nectar
  • 2 oz. honeysuckle vodka
  • 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 oz. ginger ale

Instructions

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  1. Add the cherries and mint to an old fashioned cocktail glass.
  2. Muddle the cherries and mint until well-combined, then add the agave and muddle some more.
  3. Pour in the honeysuckle vodka and the lemon juice, then top with ginger ale.
  4. Add crushed ice to the cocktail, and enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • If you can’t get your hands on honeysuckle vodka, you can use regular vodka, your favorite bourbon or rum.
  • To make a 6-drink pitcher, combine the following in a pitcher, stir and serve immediately:
  • If entertaining, add all the ingredients to the pitcher except the ginger ale and chill for 2-4 hours ahead of time. Before serving guests, top the pitcher with ginger ale and serve immediately.
  • There are no hard and fast rules to making any cocktail a "smash" drink, so we get to pick and choose what we like as we go!
  • Here are some ideas for making this Cherry Smash unique to your tastebuds:
  • 42 pitted cherries
  • 36-42 mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 12 oz. honeysuckle vodka
  • 6 oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 24 oz. ginger ale
  • Swap out the honeysuckle vodka for bourbon or whiskey, rum or a plain vodka.
  • Instead of lemon juice, use lime juice instead.
  • Switch out your sweetener. Instead of agave nectar, use the same amount of simple syrup or honey.
  • Make it a different type of fruit smash! Depending on the season, swap out the cherries for peaches, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, plums, etc. The world is your oyster!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 25g 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.