Cherry Blossom Martini Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail combines cherry and floral flavors for a delightful spring drink. Learn how to make it at home with simple ingredients and tools.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Ice
Ingredients
For one Cherry Blossom Martini, you’ll need:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz cherry liqueur
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/4 oz grenadine
- Ice
- Cherry blossom or maraschino cherry for garnish
Choose a good quality vodka as the base. Cherry liqueur adds fruity sweetness.
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds to chill and mix ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a cherry blossom or maraschino cherry.
Shaking the drink with ice is important to properly chill and mix the ingredients. Strain carefully to keep ice chips out of the glass. The garnish adds a nice visual touch to the pink cocktail.
Notes
This cocktail is best served very cold. Chill the martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before making the drink.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less grenadine. For a stronger cherry flavor, use more cherry liqueur.
Some variations include adding a splash of sparkling wine or using flavored vodka. The drink can be made in larger batches for parties.
Store any leftover mixture in the fridge and shake with fresh ice before serving.