It's cherry cocktail o'clock: here's the best cherry cocktails you need to try
Jul 16, 2021
We’re not fussy about how we enjoy our cherries: whether that’s freshly picked and juicy on their own, a rich cherry maraschino liqueur, or a delicious cherry gin. But seeing as cherries are in season right now (blink and they’re gone!), it’s only right we give you some tasty, ginny-inspired cherry cocktail recipes to try. Now go forth and create!
The red fleshy heart-shaped fruit can do no wrong in our eyes - they are jam-packed with antioxidants, and vitamins too (if only we could say the same about the gin!) so, whether you prefer them sweet or sour (or both!) there’s a tasty tipple we’re sure you’ll love below! They’re totally cherr-ific…
Upgrade your classic G&T with a sweet hit from this tasty red fruit. Featuring fresh lime and sweet ripe cherries, this juicy sweet-sharp gin and tonic is a total winner. And as cherry season is so short, make the most of it now!
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This elegant twist on the classic espresso martini cocktail recipe is a thing of beauty. Thanks to the decadent combination of dark chocolate and cherry, this taste sensation is all things earthy, rich and sweet. With this cocktail, you don’t have to choose between fruit, coffee and chocolate. We’re obsessed!
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Who doesn’t love a yummy Bakewell? It’s a classic for a reason! This recipe combines sweet almond and cherry flavours from the Amaretto with the juniper of gin - and the result is simply heavenly. The summery touch of fragrant, bright lemon to finish really is the ‘cherry-on-top’!
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It isn’t summer until you’ve enjoyed a cold, fruity punch, right? So get involved with this simple cocktail recipe. Featuring gin, maraschino liqueur, zingy lime juice and cherry cola, it’s the ultimate sundowner refresher. Thank us later!
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For a sophisticated summer sip, look no further. This top tipple marries the rich juniper tones of gin with the deep, herbaceous flavours of sweet vermouth. Mix the jam-like cherry notes of Cherry Mariner Liqueur and Gusto Organic Sicilian Blood Orange - and the final taste is simply game changing. Mmmm!
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If you love blueberries, cherries, and gin, you will LOVE this recipe. The tartness of the blueberries are perfectly rounded off by the sweetness of ripe Bing cherries. It’s the ultimate summery twist on a classic Tom Collins. Go go go!
