The perfect summer cocktail! Frozen cherries and frozen oranges make this drink packed with flavor and great for hot summer day!
Ingredients
1cupfrozen orange slicesno rind
2 ½ozbrandy or bourbon
1cupfrozen cherries
2ozsimple syrup
2dashes of bitters
garnish: cocktail cherries of choice + orange peel
Instructions
Prep: Be sure to peel and freeze the orange slices beforehand.
Blend: Add 1 cup frozen orange slices, 2 ½ oz brandy or bourbon, 1 cup frozen cherries, 2 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of bitters to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Consistency: To thin, add a splash or two of water and blend again. To thicken, add an ice cube or two and blend again.
Serve: Pour into two glasses. Garnish with cocktail cherries of choice and orange peel.
Notes
Frozen Oranges: forgot to freeze some oranges - no worries, add in fresh orange slices and then add a handful of ice cubes! Flavor might be quite as strong, but it will still be refreshing and delicious!
Brandy vs. Bourbon: totally personal preference - I used brandy here and loved it, but use what you want!