The Bourbon Cherry Pop

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs August 26, 2026

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A photo of the The Bourbon Cherry Pop cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne) in a Coupe.

Other Ingredients

  • 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Add ice to shaker
  • Pour all ingredients into shaker
  • Shake vigorously
  • Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
  • Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

Think of this as a grown-up cherry cola with serious bourbon backbone and a tart citrus kick that keeps things lively.

The Bourbon Cherry Pop brings together Savage & Cooke's cask-finished bourbon with the almond-sweet complexity of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, balanced by bright lime juice and just enough cane syrup to tie it all together. What you get is a drink that's fruity without being cloying, with cherry notes that feel sophisticated rather than candy-sweet, and a bourbon warmth that lingers pleasantly on the finish. This one's ideal for late afternoon sipping or as a pre-dinner sipper when you want something interesting but not too heavy. Making it is straightforward—just shake and strain—so you don't need bartender credentials to pull it off at home. The coupe glass keeps things elegant, while that jewel-like Luxardo cherry on top signals that this isn't your average whiskey sour. Food-wise, think charcuterie boards with aged cheeses and cured meats, grilled pork chops with a cherry glaze, or even a rich chocolate dessert that can stand up to the bourbon's depth.

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