Cherry Martini
Roll out the red carpet for this beauty because it certainly deserves an award! Not only is this Cherry martini beautiful but it also has exquisite taste! This award-worthy cocktail is perfect for a watch party, Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day, or honestly, any occasion—because it’s just that delicious!
Now, you might think a cocktail this flavorful would require a ton of effort, but that’s not the case. The secret? Frozen pitted black cherries! They make preparing the homemade cherry simple syrup a breeze. With just sugar, water, and these frozen gems, you can create a rich, flavorful syrup in just 15 minutes—elevating this martini to next-level perfection.
Once your syrup is ready, all that’s left is to shake it up with freshly squeezed lemon juice and high-quality vodka, pour it into your favorite martini glass, and voilà—you’re in a delightful cherry haze!
So, without further ado, here’s how to craft this show-stopping Cherry Martini.
The Secret to the Perfect Cherry Martini
Homemade Cherry Simple Syrup – The Star Ingredient
The key to this incredible cocktail is the homemade cherry simple syrup. Unlike store-bought versions or artificial cherry flavoring, this syrup delivers a deep, natural cherry taste. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make:
- Simmer thawed frozen cherries with an equal mix of sugar and water.
- After 15 minutes, mash the cherries to extract maximum flavor.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, and your syrup is ready!
Pro Tip: This syrup keeps for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy Cherry Martinis whenever the craving strikes!
Shaking Up the Perfect Cherry Martini
Once your cherry simple syrup is prepared, the rest is effortless:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, cherry simple syrup, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
- Shake vigorously until the mixture is icy cold.
- Pour into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh cherry and a twist of lemon.
That’s it! A luxurious, perfectly balanced Cherry Martini that’s bursting with fruity, citrusy goodness.
The Ultimate Garnish
To give this cocktail the five-star presentation it deserves, don’t forget the garnish!
- Lemon Twist: Adds a bright, citrusy aroma—rub it along the rim for extra flavor.
- Cherry Accent: Cut a small slit in a cherry and place it on the rim of the glass for a sophisticated touch.
Sip & Savor Like a Star
Whether you’re watching Hollywood’s finest strut down the red carpet or just unwinding with friends, this Cherry Martini is the ultimate indulgence. It’s bold, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant—a true showstopper in every sip.
So, grab your besties, shake up a batch, and toast to a cocktail that deserves its own award. Just like Mick it’s my favorite flavor, cherry red! 🍒
Cherry Martini
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 8 Oz Frozen Pitted Cherries About half the bag
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
Cocktail
- 2 Oz Cherry Simple Syrup
- 1 Oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 4 Oz Vodka Titos
Garnish
- 2 Twist Lemon
- 2 Cherries Cut a small slit on the bottom to hang on side of Martini Glass
Instructions
- To make simple syrup you add half the bag of thawed cherries to the sugar and water and mix well – Bring to a rolling boil then turn down the heat and simmer at a low boil for 15 minutes
- While the cherries are boiling take the back of a spoon and smash the cherries into the liquid
- Once cherries are cooked run them through a fine mesh sieve pushing the juice out of the cherries and discarding the remains -Save cherry juice for up to 2 weeks
- In a ice filled cocktail shaker add the Vodka, Cherry Simple Syrup and the fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice and shake well
- Pour into Martini Glass and Garnish with a fresh Cherry and a twist of lemon rubbed along the rim
Omg perfect for Oscars next Sunday can’t wait to see all the beautiful people walking the red carpet while I sip this yummy cocktail ❤️