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Cherry Scotch Sipper

July 23, 2018 by Debi 1 Comment

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Sweet tart cherries mingle with peaty single malt Scotch and tart lemon juice in an amazing whisky cocktail beverage, the Cherry Scotch Sipper, that will help you celebrate every special day.

Cherry Scotch Sipper Sweet tart cherries mingle with peaty single malt Scotch and tart lemon juice in an amazing whisky cocktail beverage that help you celebrate every special day.

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Please let me know if you have any questions about this recipe. I read all the comments myself and I try to help as soon as I can. I have readers from all levels of comfort and experience in the kitchen on my site, and I’ve tried to answer some of your questions already in the post. But if I’ve missed anything, please feel free to leave a comment and ask.

 

What kind of cherries to use?

Use your favorite kind of cherry.

I love Bing cherries. Dark red (technically called black cherries). Tart. Delicious. If you use Bing cherries in your Cherry Scotch Sipper you’ll get a darker color than if you use, say Rainier cherries.

The sipper that you see in the pictures is made with Bing cherries that I picked up at the Farmer’s Market.

Now, if you ask my husband what cherries are the best, he will say Rainer. Sweet lovely cherries. Lighter in color than Bing, your Cherry Scotch Sipper will have a lighter pink color.

Of course, there are a zillion other kinds of cherries.

From Chelan to Tulare with a bunch in between.

I have a cherry tree, and I have no idea what kind of cherry grows on it. I do know that it’s super tasty.

Some cherries are bright red, while others have some yellow or black. All cherries will work in this Cherry Scotch Sipper.

I’m a big believer in using what’s familiar and what you love, also in using what’s abundant around you!

I used blackberry simple syrup in my Cherry Scotch Sipper. It has a beautiful color and fragrance. If you don’t have blackberry simple syrup, feel free to use vanilla. It’ll add a lovely flavor either way.

Cherry Scotch Sipper an amazing whisky cocktail beverage that help you celebrate

What is Single Malt Scotch?

It’s an aged whisky made by a single distillery using only malted barley and water, and must be distilled, produced, and bottled in Scotland.

Read more about Scotch

Where it comes from, it’s relation to whisky, and much much more! Here in my Strawberry Scotch Cocktail Recipe.

Cherry Scotch Sipper cocktail beverage

More Cherry Recipes

Cherries are such a wonderful summertime fruit. If you need more cherries in your life, check out these delicious cherry recipes. You’ll love them!

  • Cherry Yogurt Cloud Pie with Granola Crust
  • Cherry Bread with Dark Chocolate Glaze
  • Cherry Balsamic Glazed Salmon
  • Cherry Lime Jam
  • Double Cherry Popsicles
  • Cherry Lambic Granita

Bartending

When I worked in restaurants I loved tending the bar. All those fun drinks to make. All those different ways to experiment with flavor combinations. I think that’s one of the reasons I love making these types of cocktails. The fun ways in which the flavors mingle. And, I love that you can get different drinks simply by changing out a little here or a little – vanilla or blackberry syrup – makes a little change in the flavor profile. A little sweeter, fruitier, dryer. So, go ahead, give this Scotch Cocktail a try. It may not be traditional, but you may love it and start a new trend.

Other cocktail recipes you’ll love

The Rob Roy, Galaxy Lemonade Cocktails, Seahawks Breeze Cocktail, Coconut Peach Frost Cocktail

Cherry Scotch Sipper a light refreshing summer drink

 

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Cherry Scotch Sipper Cocktail Recipe

Cherry Scotch Sipper a light refreshing summer drink

Cherry Scotch Sipper

Debi
Sweet tart cherries mingle with peaty single malt Scotch and tart lemon juice in an amazing whisky cocktail beverage that help you celebrate every special day. Use the servings slider to easily adjust the ingredient amounts
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ripe cherries
  • 5 fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme springs
  • 1 ¼ ounces Scotch Whisky I used Magnus
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce blackberry or vanilla simple syrup
  • 2 ounces soda water or sparkling water

Instructions
 

  • Muddle the cherries and thyme springs in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, Scotch, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake.
  • Strain the cocktail into a Collins glass or a wine glass over ice, and top with soda water.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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  1. ashley

    July 23, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    I can’t wait to try this beautiful red beverage! It looks perfect for summer!

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