Cherry Cranberry SmashCocktail recipe
Rating
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Crisp and refreshing, this drink has no added sugar, and will definitely handle the "smash."
Microbadges
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Pint glass
Ingredients
Method
How to make a Cherry Cranberry Smash
- White rum 30ml, White wine 120ml, Cranberry Juice 120ml, Tonic water 60ml, Cherry 3
-
- Put the fresh cherries in the glass, and crush with a muddler
-
- Pour in the rum before adding the wine and cranberry juice and stir
-
- Top off the glass with ice and sparkling water and serve
Power tips
Elevate the Cherry Cranberry Smash with these master mixologist tips
Upgrade to premium
And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.
Find out more- Upgrade to premium to receive power tips from top bartenders around the world. Raise you mixology game.
- Read the tweaks that take this simple cocktail to the next level of greatness. Become the next best mixologist which people all talk about.
Learn more about some of the mixology terms used in this cocktail
· Stir ·Your private tasting notes
Featured in
FAQ's
How do you properly stir the Cherry Cranberry Smash to blend the flavors?
To stir the Cherry Cranberry Smash effectively, first mix the white rum, cranberry juice, and white wine in the pint glass. Next, gently crush the cherries at the bottom of the glass to release their juice and blend with the liquid ingredients. Finally, add tonic water and stir the mixture gently to combine the flavors without causing too much dilution or fizz to escape.
What are some garnishing ideas for the Cherry Cranberry Smash?
For the Cherry Cranberry Smash, a fresh cherry or a twist of lime makes an excellent garnish. You can also add a sprig of mint for a touch of color and a fresh aroma. If you're feeling creative, a skewer of cranberries or a slice of lime can also add visual appeal and a burst of flavor.
What is the ideal serving temperature for the Cherry Cranberry Smash?
The Cherry Cranberry Smash is best served cold to accentuate its refreshing qualities. Chill all the liquid ingredients beforehand, and consider serving the cocktail over ice in a pint glass to keep it cool, especially during warmer weather or in a social setting where the drink might sit for a bit.
How can you make a non-alcoholic version of the Cherry Cranberry Smash?
To create a non-alcoholic version of the Cherry Cranberry Smash, substitute the white rum with a non-alcoholic white rum alternative or simply omit it and double the amount of tonic water for the fizz. You can also add a bit more cranberry juice or a splash of cherry syrup to maintain the fruity flavor profile.
What substitutions can be made for white wine in the Cherry Cranberry Smash if unavailable?
If white wine is not available for the Cherry Cranberry Smash, you can use sparkling white grape juice or apple cider as a non-alcoholic alternative that maintains the fruity and slightly acidic profile. For an alcoholic alternative, a light Prosecco or another sparkling wine can substitute nicely, adding a bubbly texture to the cocktail.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Access to Cocktail Colin; ask Cocktail Colin anything on an individual cocktail and he'll give you the answers you need.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Have you tried our Wordpress Plugin?
Download our plugin and embed cocktail recipes directly onto your own site or blog.
Choose from our whole recipe database, or choose a specific cocktail made with a certain ingredient, and let us place a beautiful recipe on your own site.
Find out moreYou might also like
Savor this refreshing mix of mint and lime
Mojito
White rum, Lime juice, Soda water, Mint Leaves, Sugar
Discover this Caribbean twist on a classic Bloody Mary
Jerk-Spiced Bloody Mary
White rum, Tomato Juice, Lime juice, Sugar, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, Lime, Water, Salt (Ideally celery salt)
Try this sweet and creamy pineapple and coconut dream.
Piña colada
White rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream
Try this invigorating rum twist on a classic Collins.
Rum Collins
White rum, Soda water, Lime, Sugar
Create a cocktail
Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.
Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.
Start creatingBuild your bar
Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.
Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Create My Bar
Cocktail Colin
Your cocktail expert
Hi! I'm Cocktail Colin
Ask me anything about this cocktail - how to make it, substitutions, variations, or any other questions!
Become a member to access Cocktail Colin
Become a member (for free) to pick Cocktail Colin's cocktail filled brain on everything on this cocktail, from substitutions, if you can use what you have, to serving suggestions and more.
Become a member
Comments