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Premium Cherry Martini

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If you love cherries and a tart and sweet flavor mix, this is the Martini for you. I Love it because it’s simple and made with 3 ingredients. I also love how this Premium Cherry Martini is presented. No one has to know that it only took 3 ingredients for such a flavorful drink. 

2 Premium cherry martinis for overhead. with premium cherries in a bowl next to them
Premium Cocktail Cherries make all the difference!

Why you will love this recipe

  • Easy; 3 simple ingredients make it this fun cocktail easy to enjoy.
  • Bright; This drink will light up any room at a party. It is simple and elegant.

What are premium cocktail cherries?

Premium cherries are soaked in bourbon and slow cooked in copper pots. They give off a great flavor of bourbon when you add them to cocktails, or desserts.

Can I use traditional Maraschino cherries?

You can use maraschino cherries to make martinis and other fun drinks. They just will come off with a sweeter version and may not be as savory or sultry of a drink. I would NOT recommend using maraschino cherries for drinks such as Old Fashions. These drinks are made with whiskey and need that full rounded flavor of the premium cherries.

Presentation is key!

Ingredients

  • Cherry Vodka; This recipe uses Effins black cherry vodka. This vodka has the perfect hint of cherry and it’s not overly sweet. It provides a perfect profile for your martini.
  • Dry Vermouth; use dry vermouth so that your drink is not overly sweet.
  • Premium Cocktail Cherries; There are several premium cherries on the market. Some of the top brands are Luxardo, Premium Cocktail Cherries and Peninsula Premium Cocktail Cherries. Any of these are a good choice for this martini.

Putting it together

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with Ice. 
  2. Add Black cherry vodka.
  3. Next add dry vermouth.
  4. Add 4 or 5 premium cherries.
  5. Use ½ oz of the premium cherry juice.
  6. Shake you cocktail mixer with ingredients in it 13 times.
  7. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  8. Garnish; Skewer 3 premium cherries and a lemon zest.

Perfect occasions to have Premium Cherry Martinis

  • Holiday parties
  • Valentines day
  • Anniversary
  • New Years
  • Girls night out

Dishes to pair with your Premium Cherry Martini

  • Charcuterie Board with a variety of cheeses.
  • Chocolate dessert; moose or tart.
  • Chicken or Fish dishes.
Cherry Martini in a short martini glass

Premium Cherry Martini

If you love cherries and a tart and sweet flavor mix, this is the Martini for you. I Love it because it’s simple and made with 3 ingredients. I also love how this Premium Cherry Martini is presented. No one has to know that it only took 3 ingredients for such a flavorful drink.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 19 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Martini glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. Effen Cherry Vanilla Vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
  • 4 premium Cherries
  • 1/2 oz. cherry juice
  • Garnish; Skewer 3 premium cherries and a lemon zest.

Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with Ice
  • Add Black cherry vodka
  • Next add dry vermouth
  • Add 4 or 5 premium cherries
  • Use ½ oz of the premium cherry juice
  • Shake 13 times
  • Strain into a chilled martini glass
  • Garnish; Skewer 3 premium cherries and a lemon zest.
  • Enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 24mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Bevarage, Quick & Easy
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By on October 10th, 2022

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