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A person pours a pink cocktail from a shaker into a martini glass. A small bowl of cherries is in the background on a table with a green cloth. The scene has a light, airy atmosphere.

Cherry Martini

Elien Lewis
This cherry martini blends sweet cherry syrup with a hint of almond, along with crisp vodka to bring you a gorgeous drink that goes down a treat!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz cherry simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh or maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Shake vodka, lemon juice, and cherry simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker.
  • Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with fresh or maraschino cherries on the rim.

Notes

  • Chill your martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • For a stronger cherry flavor, add 1/2 oz (15 ml) cherry liqueur. This will also make the drink sweeter.
  • Cherry simple syrup can be made ahead. Find the full recipe here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 5mgSugar: 13g
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