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Cherry Flavored Cocktail

🍒 Cherry Flavored Cocktail – A Romantic Valentine’s Day Sip

This Cherry Flavored Cocktail is sweet, smooth, and irresistibly festive—perfect for Valentine’s Day, home date nights, or cocktail parties. With rich cherry flavor, a hint of citrus, and a sparkling finish, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka or cherry vodka
  • 1½ oz cherry juice or cherry syrup
  • ½ oz fresh lemon or lime juice
  • ½ oz triple sec or orange liqueur
  • Ice
Optional topper:
  • Splash of prosecco or sparkling water
  • Garnish optional:
  • Maraschino cherries or fresh cherries
  • Lemon twist
  • Sugar-rimmed glass

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Fine strainer
  • Martini or coupe glass

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add vodka, cherry juice, citrus juice, and triple sec.
  3. Shake well for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail or martini glass.
  5. Top with prosecco or sparkling water if desired.
  6. Garnish with cherries or a lemon twist. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a deeper cherry flavor, use black cherry juice.
Prefer it sweeter? Add ½ oz simple syrup.
Make it pinker by adding a splash of cranberry juice.
Turn it into a mocktail by swapping vodka for sparkling cherry soda.