This sweet and extravagant Crown Royal Cherry Coke Smash is a delicious cocktail that combines the classic flavors of Cherry Coke with Crown Royal whiskey!
Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your favorite carbonated drink? Use some Cherry Coke for this yummy cocktail! It combines that classic cola flavor with some extra fruity sweetness and light whiskey for an exciting beverage that you’ll love making for yourself or serving to guests.
A unique take on this Crown Royal Whiskey Smash that utilizes the flavor of grapefruit, these two drinks are must-try cocktails for any fans of Crown Royal. Refreshing, sweet, and perfect for just about any occasion!
This whiskey smash cocktail is a fantastic and boozy way to enjoy your favorite soda!
Why You’ll Love this Whiskey Cherry Coke Smash
This delicious cocktail is your new favorite way to drink Cherry Coke. With only 4 main ingredients, you’ll love how easy it is to make a Whiskey Smash!
The complex flavor of light Crown Royal whiskey combines with sweet and fizzy cherry cola for a unique drink that’s sure to satisfy.
With extra sweetness from grenadine and an appropriate cherry garnish, you may even forget this drink has alcohol in it! You’ll love this super-sippable cocktail for its blend of sweet flavors and bubbly finish. Transform your favorite whiskey into a tasty beverage that will be a hit no matter where you serve it!
Whiskey Cherry Coke Smash Ingredients
- Whiskey – Crown Royal is the obvious pick here, but any whiskey you like to use for cocktails will work for your whiskey smash.
- Grenadine – typically made from pomegranate, grenadine will provide some added sweetness and help the cherry flavor pop.
- Maraschino Cherries – great as a garnish, the juice from the jar can also be used instead of grenadine.
- Cherry Coca Cola – a sweet and fruity version of the cola that adds lots of flavor to your cocktail and a nice bubbly finish.
- Ice Cubes – this drink is best enjoyed ice cold!
How to Make a Cherry Coke Crown Royal Smash Drink
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1 shot of whiskey.
Crown Royal whiskey is an ideal candidate for this drink with its blend of caramel, citrus, and nutty flavors.
- Add 1 TBS grenadine. You can also use the cherry juice from the jar.
Grenadine provides some welcome added sweetness that helps the cherry flavor come to the forefront.
- Top off with Cherry Coca Cola.
Adding lots of sweetness and classic flavor, Cherry Coke also gives this drink a light and bubbly quality that makes it even more enjoyable!
- Garnish with cherries.
FAQs
What alcohol mixes well with cherry coke?
A wide variety of liquors will make good accompaniments for cola, with or without the cherry flavoring. Vodka is a classic option, as it doesn’t have much flavor itself and will take on the cherry coke flavor. As shown in this cocktail, whiskey is another great choice. For an even more unique cocktail, use a cinnamon whiskey like Fireball.
You can also mix coke with tequila, rum, bourbon, and gin. It’s a sweet and fizzy drink that will enhance most liquors it combines with!
Serve this Cherry Coke Whiskey Smash in a pretty cocktail glass and garnish with cherries.
Is there a cherry whiskey?
Yes, there are several brands that sell a cherry-infused whiskey, such as Stillhouse, Traverse City, Philips Union, and more. If you really want to emphasize the cherry flavor in this whiskey smash, try using one of these cherry-flavored liquors for an extra punch of sweetness and tang.
Can I make this Crown Royal Cherry Coke Smash frozen?
Absolutely! Especially in the summer, this cocktail is great to serve as a frozen beverage. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, including the ice, and just blend until combined.
You may have to use more ice than you would in the normal cocktail to achieve the desired consistency.
Popular Variations and Substitutions
- For a more subtle and authentic cherry flavor, fresh cherries can be used as garnish instead of maraschino cherries.
- While the cherry flavor of the Cherry Coke provides a lot of this cocktail’s character, it can also be made with regular cola. Or, try it with another flavor of Coke, like vanilla Coke, cherry vanilla, orange vanilla, or whatever else you can find!
- Additional cherry flavor can be achieved by adding cherry simple syrup.
- Garnish with some mint leaves for a pop of contrasting color and a subtle and cooling minty aroma.
You’ll love making this cocktail at the end of a long day or serving up a round to your guests at happy hour!
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- Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball – With a bold combination of classic flavors, this cheese ball is great as an appetizer centerpiece and pairs well with chips, crackers, veggies, and all of your favorite dippers.
- Tipsy Texan Cocktail – Another sweet and light cocktail, this tequila-based drink features flavors of cranberry and peach for a majorly enjoyable beverage that’s so easy to make.
- Vodka Soaked Peach Gummy Skewers – If you need something fun and unique to bring to a party, picnic, or barbecue, these adorable gummy skewers soaked with vodka are a delicious option.
- Cherry Coke Float Pie – Have extra Cherry Coke left over? Make this delicious dessert from Imperial Sugar for a nostalgic and creamy treat!
Cherry Coke Smash Recipe
Crown Royal Cherry Coke Smash
You'll love this refreshing and fizzy Crown Royal Cherry Coke Smash with sweet grenadine and maraschino cherries!
Ingredients
- Whiskey
- Grenadine
- Cherries
- Cherry Coca Cola
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in 1 shot of whiskey.
- Add 1 TBS grenadine.
- Top off with Cherry Coca Cola.
- Garnish with cherries.
Notes
- If you don't have grenadine, you can use the cherry juice from the jar.
- Try this cocktail with any variety of cola, including regular, vanilla, orange, and more.
- To make a frozen variation of this drink, simply add all of the ingredients to a blender with plenty of ice and blend until combined.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 0gSugar: 49gProtein: 0g
This Whiskey Coke Smash is a favorite Crown Royal recipe.