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COCKTAIL · CHERRY

Cherry Bourbon Highball

1 min read Rogan Tomlinson
Sidekick Cherry soda

A cherry-forward highball — bourbon, lemon, and Sidekick Cherry over ice.

What it tastes like

Cherry-forward, slightly tart, with warm bourbon and a refreshing finish.

Garnish

Fresh cherry or lemon peel.

Glassware

Highball glass.

Made with Sidekick Cherry.

Cherry Bourbon Highball

Cocktail

New Zealand

Prep
3 min
Serves
1

Cherry · citrus · bourbon · honeyed finish

Cherry, citrus and bourbon with a honeyed finish — a cold highball with steak, or by the fire on a cool night.

Pairs with Meat

Ingredients

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add bourbon and lemon juice.
  3. Top with Sidekick Cherry.
  4. Stir gently.

Recipe questions

What Sidekick soda do I need?

Cherry Bourbon Highball is mixed with Sidekick Cherry, a real fruit soda made with New Zealand honey. No cane sugar, no stevia, no erythritol.

Is this a cocktail or a mocktail?

Cherry Bourbon Highball is a cocktail. Recipes here are for mixing in a glass — cocktails use spirits, mocktails do not.

Where can I get the soda?

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