Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine Recipe

Think of this as an extra spunky cherry coke. Old-school Cheerwine, maraschino cherries, Southern-made bourbon, cherry bitters, and a dash of lemon juice make up this totally Southern, completely delicious cocktail that's just perfect from porch sitting to tailgating. Cheerwine and bourbon are both about as old-fashioned as it gets, so this refreshing treat is sure to please the entire crowd with its vintage nod to one of America's most beloved beverages (other than ice-cold sweet tea, of course). The maraschino cherries and cherry bitters give the chilled drink a deep rosy hue that looks so great in the glass, while an old-school toothpick garnish of a lemon round and cherry makes it fun. As for that extra spunky touch? We wanted to give this classic combo a spiked kick with our favorite spirit. Bourbon is an old-fashioned that just never gets old. Down in these parts, folks know the warm feeling of bourbon trickling down the throat in a slow, honey-like fashion; and it happens to be the perfect touch to any cocktail, in our opinion! Especially a vintage-inspired one like this. If you're in the market for some of the best bourbon in the South, from high-end to affordable, we can help you find that perfect match. But, if you're making this drink for a crowd, we suggest branching out with a cherry-lemon-infused bourbon that will bring out the flavors even more. You won't be using that flavored bourbon for anything else we're afraid (unlike our ever-versatile orange-infused bourbon), so make sure you're committed to the big batch. Take a trip down memory lane with this cheery spiked Cheerwine refreshments, but don't forget there's bourbon in there!