Cherry-Bourbon Soda Can Cocktail Recipe | Epicurious

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Adding bourbon and Campari to cherry cola makes for a sweet, spicy, and refreshing backyard drink.

Recipe information

Total Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 1

Ingredients

1 (12-oz.) can Dr. Brown’s Cherry Soda

1 1/2 oz. bourbon

1 oz. Campari

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Pour off or drink 5 oz. from cherry soda so that 7 oz. remain in can. Combine bourbon, Campari, and lemon juice in a measuring glass or cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and stir or shake well to combine, about 20 seconds. Strain into can.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Cold Drink Bourbon Whiskey Campari Amaro Liqueur Lemon Citrus Fruit Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Epicurious

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