Cherry Pie Cocktail
Cherry pie in a glass—bright cherry liqueur and amaretto meet vodka, fresh lemon, and maple syrup for a sweet-tart, dessert-inspired sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Old fashioned glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz cherry liqueur
- 1 oz amaretto
- 0.5 oz maple syrup
- 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
- 2 oz vodka
- ice cubes for shaking
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add cherry liqueur, amaretto, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vodka.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
Notes
Adjust lemon or maple syrup to taste for a perfect sweet-tart balance. Chilling the glass first makes the drink extra crisp. The duo of cherry liqueur and amaretto delivers that pie-like vibe, while vodka keeps the finish clean.