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Cherry Flavored Cocktail Recipe for Valentine’s Day

🍒 Valentine’s Day Cherry Cocktail

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Mixing 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka or cherry vodka
  • 1 oz cherry liqueur Cherry Heering or maraschino
  • 1 oz tart cherry juice
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: maraschino cherry or fresh cherry optional

Method
 

Chill the Glass:
  1. Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
Shake the Cocktail:
  1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka, cherry liqueur, cherry juice, and lemon juice.
Shake Well:
  1. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
Strain & Serve:
  1. Strain into the chilled glass.
Garnish:
  1. Add a cherry on a pick or drop it into the glass.

Notes

Sweeter Version: Add ÂĽ oz simple syrup or grenadine.
Sparkling Twist: Top with prosecco or club soda for fizz.
Extra Romance: Rim the glass with pink sugar or edible glitter.
Mocktail Option: Replace vodka and liqueur with extra cherry juice and sparkling water.
Party Batch: Multiply ingredients by 6–8 for a pitcher.