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Cherry Prive Whiskey Sour
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Submitted on: April 3, 2026
The Cherry Prive was born from a desire to elevate the 'cherry-vanilla' trend beyond the typical dessert-leaning profile. I wanted to take those familiar notes and translate them into something bold, sophisticated, and balanced—and what better canvas than a classic Whiskey Sour? By pairing a house-made vanilla bean bourbon with the deep, structured sweetness of Cherry Heering, I achieved a natural richness that avoids being cloying. The addition of tobacco bitters provides a sultry, earthy coun...
Ingredients
- 1.5 ozWoodford Reserve Bourbon Vanilla Bean Infused
- 3/4 oz
- .5 oz
- 1 ea
- 3 dash(es)
Tools
Shaker
strainer
Coupe Glass
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Brandied Cherry & Edible White Flowers
Shake & Strain
Cocktail Coupe
About 23% ABV (estimate)
By Kelsie Bender
As a mixologist from St. Louis, my journey began with a deep-seated curiosity for the science of spirits and the untapped potential of raw ingredients. Through years of dedicated cocktail research and refining my creative palate, I realized that crafting liquid experiences was my true calling.
As a mixologist from St. Louis, my journey began with a deep-seated curiosity for the science of spirits and the untapped potential of raw ingredients. Through years of dedicated cocktail research and refining my creative palate, I realized that crafting liquid experiences was my true calling. Today, I focus on designing cocktails for clients that serve as a sensory representation of a theme, a place, or a specific style. Whether I’m developing complex aromatics for a private suite or sharing my...
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Infused Bourbon: Use your bourbon of choice, though my recommendation is certainly Woodford Reserve. This infusion requires fresh Tahitian vanilla beans, which you can purchase from Amazon. Finely chop 1 whole vanilla bean, add to mason jar or airtight bottle, top with 8oz of your bourbon. Let sit for 12-24 hours. Cocktail: Add ingredients to shaker without ice and dry shake for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake again for 20 seconds. Fine strain into coupe, add 3 dashes of tobacco bitters and garn...
Editor's Note
Vanilla-infused bourbon meets the deep, dark fruit of Cherry Heering. Tobacco bitters provide a savory, earthy finish that keeps this sour from leaning too far into dessert territory.
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3 April 2026
Love the use of custom Vanilla Bean Infused bourbon! Would be awesome to see a quick note in the description on how you make the infusion so folks at home can recreate this exactly. Cheers!
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