Description
A classic Cherry Martini is a sophisticated and fruity cocktail perfect for any occasion. It balances the tartness of cherries with the clean taste of vodka or gin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka or Gin
- 1 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur (like Maraschino or Kirsch)
- 1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Maraschino Cherries, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka or gin, dry vermouth, cherry liqueur, and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Notes
- For a sweeter martini, increase the cherry liqueur.
- For a drier martini, decrease the vermouth.
- Consider using fresh cherry juice for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200-250 kcal (approximate)
- Sugar: 10-15g (approximate)
- Sodium: 5mg (approximate)
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10-15g (approximate)
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Martini, cocktail, vodka, gin, vermouth, cherry liqueur, easy cocktail, party drink