7 Cherry Cocktails That Are Sweet And Refreshing
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Cherries are a summertime staple. They arrive alongside other stone fruit, like peaches, plums, and nectarines, and come in several varieties, from deep red Bing cherries to yellow-tinged Rainiers. They make a tasty addition to cocktails, whether fresh or jarred, like Luxardo cherries. Beyond just a garnish, cherry juice, soda, and bitters can are all used by bartenders (and you at home) to infuse a drink with sweet and tart cherry flavor. Don't just take our word for it, bring out the cocktail shaker and start mixing up one of these refreshing cherry cocktails yourself.
Related: 34 Delicious Dessert Recipes To Make With Cherries
Vodka Cherry Limeade
A spiked limeade is exactly what you'll want to be sipping on this summer. Equal parts refreshing and sweet, the tangy fresh lime juice in this cocktail is tamed by the sweetness of the maraschino cherry juice.
Tequila Sunrise
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
You don't have to be a professional mixologist to pull off this cherry-topped drink. Simply pour orange juice and tequila into a chilled highball glass with ice and then drizzle grenadine syrup down the side of the glass for a layered look. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice, and enjoy!
Hemingway Daiquiri
Beyond being one of the most influential 20th-century authors, Ernest Hemingway was also known for his bar hopping habits, including his now famous daiquiri variation, which includes just a touch of maraschino liqueur. If you prefer your cocktails on the stiff-side, just like the writer, then this is the drink for you.
Sweet Old Fashioned
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie cox
There's nothing wrong with a sweet cocktail, especially if you haven't acquired a taste for whiskey quite yet. For this sweeter take on a Classic Old Fashioned we make a Sweet Citrus Syrup using maraschino cherry juice, and garnish the drink with a cherry too.
Dirty Shirley
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We all remember sipping on a Shirley Temple as kids, which is why we developed an adult version of the classic with an added splash of vodka. The liquor adds more than just alcohol, it also helps balance the sweetness of the mareschino cherries.
Alabama Yellowhammer Cocktail
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This bright cocktail is synonymous with game days in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Finish it with a cherry on top, and you have a well balanced cocktail that equal parts tart and sweet.
French 76
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
While a French 75 is made with gin, this French 76 is made with vodka. Chill your glasses before mixing up the cocktail for best results. And make sure you pour top each glass with champagne and garnish with the cherry after shaking.
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