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Perfect Smoked Cherry Cola Bourbon Cocktail Recipe Easy Mason Jar Drink

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A smoky, sweet, and smooth bourbon cocktail infused with cherry cola and a subtle wood smoke, served casually in a mason jar for a rustic and approachable drink experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey (e.g., Maker’s Mark or Buffalo Trace)
  • 4 oz Cherry Cola (e.g., Coca-Cola Cherry or craft brand)
  • 2 Fresh Maraschino Cherries (preferably packed in juice, not syrup)
  • Ice Cubes (large cubes preferred)
  • Handful of Wood Chips for Smoking (hickory or cherry wood)
  • 16 oz Mason Jar

Instructions

  1. Chill your mason jar in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Fill the chilled jar about halfway with large ice cubes.
  3. Measure and pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the ice.
  4. Slowly add 4 ounces of cherry cola to preserve carbonation.
  5. Drop in 2 maraschino cherries for garnish.
  6. Gently stir the drink with a bar spoon or stirrer to combine ingredients without losing fizz.
  7. Load a small pinch of wood chips into your handheld smoke infuser and light it.
  8. Insert the hose of the smoke infuser into the jar’s mouth and allow smoke to fill the jar for 30-45 seconds.
  9. Seal the jar with its lid to trap the smoke inside and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to mellow the smoky aroma.
  10. Remove the lid, give the drink one last gentle stir, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overdo the smoke infusion; 30-45 seconds is ideal to avoid bitterness. Use fresh large ice cubes to keep the drink chilled without diluting quickly. Seal the jar quickly after smoking to trap the aroma. If smoke is too strong, open the jar briefly to release some before resealing. You can substitute bourbon with rye whiskey or aged rum for different flavor profiles. For a low-sugar version, use diet cherry cola or sparkling water with cherry syrup. Non-alcoholic version can be made with smoked black tea and cherry cola.

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