Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 shot Bulleit Whiskey
1.5 shots champagne
2 tablespoons fresh cherries, pits removed
4 ice cubes, divided
1 cherry for garnish

Directions:

1) In a martini shaker, muddle two tablespoons cherries with whiskey.  Add two ice cubes and shake.

2) Pour strained liquid over remaining two ice cubes, top with 1.5 shots champagne.  To garnish, slice a cherry in half on the bottom and slide onto rim on glass.

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Serves 1

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons fresh cherries, pits removed
2 shots whiskey, such as Bulleit
4 ice cubes, divided

Directions:

1) In a martini shaker, muddle cherries with whiskey.  Add two ice cubes and shake.

2) In a small glass, add two ice cubes, pour whiskey mixture over ice and serve.