Paul Kushner
I always recommend cherry liqueur cocktails to my customers looking for something uniquely tasty. These drinks blend sweet and tart in a way that’s both refreshing and deeply satisfying. I love how the cherry liqueur adds a rich depth to every cocktail, making it a favorite for gatherings or a relaxing evening. They cater to all tastes, whether you lean towards sweeter flavors or enjoy a tangy kick. It’s a versatile choice that promises to delight. For anyone wanting to explore these vibrant flavors, checking out the recipe roundup is a must.
15. Last Word Cocktail
Word has it that the Last Word Cocktail was invented around 1915 at Detroit Athletic Club, before prohibition. This drink features gin, maraschino liqueur, green Chartreuse, and lime juice. It’s an herbal, stimulating palate cleaning cocktail that balances the sweet with the sour. It’s great to pull out to impress your friends who are tired of the same old drinks.
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The Last Word
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Pour in the gin, maraschino liqueur, green Chartreuse, and lime juice
- Vigorously shake until chilled
- Strain over a coupe glass, previously chilled
- Add a brandied cherry for garnish, if desired
14. Mary Pickford Cocktail
Named after a Hollywood starlet, the Mary Pickford Cocktail came from Cuba in the 1920s. It may have been invented by an American bartender who left the states during prohibition. This fruity, pink, martini-like cocktail includes white rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur. It’s a little bit tropical and a little bit pineapple upside-down cake. I love serving this for summer parties.
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How to Make a Mary Pickford
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add 2 oz of white rum, 2 oz of fresh pineapple juice, 1 tsp of grenadine, and 1 tsp of maraschino liqueur to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry or cocktail cherries.
13. Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is a nuanced, sophisticated, herbal punch invented in Singapore at the Raffles hotel. You’ll need several ingredients, including Grand Marnier, gin, Benedictine, cherry liquor, lime juice, pineapple juice, and club soda. Still, all the ingredients are simply poured together and shaken. Make one for yourself or a whole batch for your next birthday party.
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How to Make a Singapore Sling
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a hurricane glass with ice and set it aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and bitters.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared hurricane glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
12. Cherry Bomb
The Cherry Bomb uses a Brazilian liqueur called cachaca, made from fermented sugar cane. This zingy, sweet, grassy cocktail includes cherry liqueur, lime juice, club soda, and cherry and lime for garnish. It has a layered depth of flavors and is a great spring or summer cocktail.
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Cherry Bomb
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add cherry liqueur, cachaça, and lime juice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously and strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cherries and a lime wheel.
11. Blood and Sand
The Blood and Sand cocktail takes its name from a 1922 movie about a bullfighter. Let that set the tone for how tough and cool you’ll feel while drinking this smooth, spicy cocktail. You’ll need scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering liqueur, and orange juice. It’s so quick and easy to make. You don’t need a reason as long as you have the ingredients.
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Blood and Sand
Ingredients
Method
- Fill your shaker with ice.
- Add 1 oz each of Scotch whisky, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, and fresh orange juice to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
- Enjoy your Blood and Sand cocktail!
10. Martinez
The Martinez trailblazer a path for the popularity of martinis and dry martinis. It features an herbal, botanical flavor with a subtle, sweet kiss of cherry. It takes less than five minutes to shake up this combination of your favorite gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Angostura Bitters.
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How to Make a Martinez
Ingredients
Method
- Measure out all of the ingredients except the orange peel in a glass
- Add ice and stir until fully combined and chilled
- Strain the drink into a Martini glass that has been chilled down in advance
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel
9. Cherry Lime Gin Fizz
This Cherry Lime Gin Fizz brings together juicy cherry flavor, tart lime juice, crisp gin, and bubbly soda for a refreshing drink that’s easy to love. The cherries add natural sweetness and color, while the lime keeps everything balanced. The result is a cocktail that feels bright, refreshing, and perfect for sipping slowly on a warm afternoon.
Cherry Lime Gin Fizz
Ingredients
Method
- Pit three fresh cherries and add them to a shaker glass along with the lime juice and cherry liqueur. Muddle well to release the cherry flavors.
- Add ice and gin to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously to chill the drink.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top the drink with lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with lime slices and fresh cherries.
- Serve and enjoy!
8. Double Cherry Old Fashioned
Try the Double Cherry Old Fashioned recipe for a refreshing twist on a classic.
Double Cherry Old Fashioned
Ingredients
Method
- Chill the Glass:
- Begin by chilling an Old Fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water for a few minutes.
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, cherry syrup, and maraschino liqueur.
- Add a dash of aromatic bitters and a dash of orange bitters.
- Stir:
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture well until it is well-chilled. This usually takes about 30 seconds.
- Prepare the Glass:
- Remove your Old Fashioned glass from the freezer or empty the ice water if you were chilling it that way and fill the glass with ice.
- Strain:
- Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice in the prepared Old Fashioned glass. Make sure to pour it slowly to maintain clarity and texture.
- Garnish:
- Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink and then rim the glass with the twist. Drop the twist into the drink as a garnish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Double Cherry Old Fashioned.
7. Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned
Try a Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned. Rich bourbon, cherry liqueur, and chocolate bitters in one smooth cocktail.
Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned
Ingredients
Method
- Place a large ice cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
- In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, cherry liqueur, simple syrup, chocolate bitters, and Angostura bitters.
- Add ice to the mixing glass and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Old Fashioned glass over the large ice cube.
- Garnish with a cherry and an orange peel. Express the orange peel over the drink by twisting it to release the oils, then drop it into the glass.
6. Get Lucky Lemonade
Bright green, fizzy, and just the right amount of sweet, the Get Lucky Lemonade is one of those cocktails that instantly lifts the mood. The first time I made it was for a St. Patrick’s Day get together, and it ended up being the drink everyone kept coming back for. It looks playful, tastes refreshing, and is incredibly easy to mix.
Get Lucky Lemonade
Ingredients
Method
- Fill your glass with ice.
- Pour in the cherry vodka, melon liqueur, and green apple syrup.
- Add the lemon-lime soda and lemonade.
- Stir everything together.
- Garnish with a cherry
- Enjoy your vibrant and tasty Get Lucky Lemonade drink.
5. Tart Cherry Margarita
The Tart Cherry Margarita is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that combines the tartness of cherry juice with the zesty flavors of lime and orange. This drink is perfect for those who love a fruity twist on the classic margarita.
Tart Cherry Margarita
Ingredients
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tart cherry juice, orange liqueur, tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and orange juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake it well to chill and blend the ingredients.
- Prepare your glass, brush the rim with agave and dip it in sugar, then set it aside.
- Strain the mixture into your prepped glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with fresh cherries.
- Enjoy!
4. Cherry Negroni
The Cherry Negroni is a twist on the classic that keeps the bitter, botanical edge but adds a smooth, fruity layer with cherry liqueur. Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth lay the foundation, while the cherry liqueur softens the finish and adds depth. Garnished with a cherry and orange peel, it’s bold, balanced, and easy to enjoy great for slow sipping or a quick nightcap.
Cherry Negroni
Ingredients
Method
- Add gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and cherry liqueur to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with an orange peel and maraschino cherry.
3. First-Time Caller
Try the First-Time Caller cocktail for a unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned. Make it now.
First-Time Caller
Ingredients
Method
- Chill the Glass:
- Begin by chilling an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice, and set it aside for a few minutes.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a mixing glass, combine the Jamaican rum, crème de cacao, and banana liqueur.
- Add the two dashes of Angostura bitters to incorporate the traditional Old Fashioned flavor profile.
- Stir:
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail slightly. This ensures a smooth taste.
- Prepare the Glass:
- Empty the ice from your Old Fashioned glass.
- Optionally, you can express (squeeze to release oils) an orange twist inside the glass to coat it with a citrus note before adding the drink.
- Strain:
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube. Using a large cube slows down the dilution, keeping your drink strong and flavorful longer.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with an orange twist and a skewer of cherries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the deep, complex flavors with a tropical nuance.
2. Cherry Limeade Margarita
Discover the blend of cherries and lime in our Cherry Limeade Margarita recipe. A refreshing twist, ideal for sipping on a sunny day.
Cherry Limeade Margarita
Ingredients
Method
- Fill your shaker with ice.
- Pour in the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and cherry syrup.
- Shake it up until it's well mixed and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into your margarita glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and a cherry on top.
1. Lemon Rum Sour
Refreshing sour cocktails always seem to strike the perfect balance between bold and easygoing, and the Lemon Rum Sour does exactly that. It combines bright lemon juice, smooth rum, sweet maraschino liqueur, and a hint of cherry flavor into a drink that feels crisp, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. The first time I made one, I expected something similar to a standard whiskey sour, but the rum and maraschino combination gave it a softer, slightly tropical twist that completely changed the experience.
Lemon Rum Sour
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour the maraschino cherry juice into the glass.
- Add the rum, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherries.
