Name: Cherry Smash
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pitted Bing cherries; 1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup ice cubes; 6 tablespoons Courvoisier or other premium Cognac; 1/4 cup orange curaçao; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Cherry Heering liqueur or other cherry liqueur

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Cherry SmashPornchai Mittongtare

The leftover brandied cherries will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. For an attractive garnish, thread a 4x1/2-inch strip of orange peel on a short skewer and top with a cherry, then place in drink before serving.

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