The Cherry Vodka Sour is a variation on the classic sour template, using cherry to add both color and sweetness. It reflects how adaptable the sour structure has always been. This format continues to evolve with different flavor additions.
Vodka keeps the base clean while the cherry provides depth and fruit character. Cherries make it pop – so make sure to make this in the summer!
Why Lush Life Loves It
This is one I suggest when someone wants something familiar but slightly more interesting. It is easy to like without feeling too simple. It works in almost any setting.
Here is the recipe
Cherry Vodka Sour
Cherry Vodka Sour recipe with fresh lemon and cherry. Balanced, easy, and not too sweet—perfect for modern cocktail lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz cherry liqueur or cherry syrup
- ⅓ oz simple syrup (to taste)
- 2 cherries to muddle
- ice
- Garnish: fresh cherry or sprig of mint for garnish and muddling
Instructions
- Add 2 cherries to a shaker and muddle, muddle, muddle
- Add vodka, lemon juice, cherry liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
- Garnish with the cherries and mint.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.4mg
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