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.
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.
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
- 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 you cocktail mixer with ingredients in it 13 times.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 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.
Premium Cherry Martini
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
Delish!