These Boozy Cherry Bombs are as much fun to make as they are to eat! Add colorful flair to any occasion with these bite-sized crowd favorites.
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About this Boozy Cherry Bomb recipe
As a rule, I tend to stay away from maraschino cherries, but even I can admit that they have their place. Homemade cocktail cherries are my go-to as a garnish for cocktails, but when it comes to boozy cherry bombs, you need the neon fruits.
Boozy cherry bombs are just what they sound like — sweet maraschino cherries soaked in vodka (or whatever you like) to make them boozy, then dipped into white chocolate. Blue sprinkles or sanding sugar * make these a red, white and blue dream for patriotic celebrations, but you can switch them up for any occasion.
These treats are perfectly bite-sized for parties. Guests can grab one and enjoy it on the go, no utensils or plates needed. Much like boozy gummy bears, they are a great combination of sweetness plus a bite of booze that liven up a celebration.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Low effort, high impact. Although these take a bit of time because the cherries need to soak, you get a big visual impact without too much work.
- Perfect for a crowd. A batch of these boozy cherry bombs can easily be shared with a group.
- Customize for a specific occasion. Mix up the sprinkles to fit whatever you’re celebrating!
Ingredients & essentials
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The star of boozy cherry bombs is, well, cherries! You’ll need a jar of maraschino cherries with their stems for this recipe. The stems make it much easier to both decorate and enjoy these treats!
Vodka gives the cherries their boozy kick. If you have a favorite bottle on your bar cart *, you can use that. If you need some additional guidance on what kind of vodka to use, keep reading. You can also use bourbon, brandy, gin, rum or even tequila if you want to play with flavor.
White chocolate adds a touch of sweetness and forms a base for sprinkles or sanding sugar *. Switch up the colors to fit whatever you’re celebrating!
Best vodka for Boozy Cherry Bombs
Since vodka is clean, smooth and flavorless, so it supports just about anything you could pair it with, making it a definite crowd-pleaser. Just because it doesn’t have a bold flavor, that doesn’t mean you should opt for the cheapest bottle! You’ll want to pick a mid-shelf vodka to get the best bang for your buck.
Vanilla vodka adds additional notes to the cherries. You can even make your own vanilla vodka at home, allowing you to control the taste. Other flavored vodkas and infused vodkas would work too, depending on what sounds good to you!
Don’t miss Vodka 101 where you can learn more about which bottles to buy.
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Instructions
The hardest part about making these boozy cherry bombs is waiting for them to infuse!
- First, drain the syrup from your jar of cherries. (Use it to make a cherry martini!) Add the vodka to the jar and swirl gently to combine.
- Refrigerate your cherries for at least an hour to allow them to soak up the booze. Then, remove them from the jar and pat dry with paper towels.
Tip: Refrigerate your cherries overnight for a stronger, boozier flavor.
- Melt your white chocolate. Dip each cherry into the chocolate using its stem.
- Before the chocolate dries, roll the cherries in sanding sugar, sprinkles or your preferred topping.
- Lay the cherries on a baking sheet * lined with parchment paper * and refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
- Remove from the fridge and serve the cherries.
Tips & tricks
- Store your boozy cherry bombs in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Cherries can soak overnight for a stronger boozy flavor — the longer they infuse, the boozier they’ll be.
- Use any color of sanding sugar, sprinkles or melting wafers, or even melted chocolate, to match your occasion.
- Be sure the cherries are completely dry by patting them with a paper towel before you dip them in chocolate.
Serving suggestions
If these Boozy Cherry Bombs will star at a patriotic party, pair them with other red, white and blue options. Mixed berry sangria is a big batch that serves a crowd. Add in berry-infused water to keep everyone hydrated on even the hottest days.
Balance out the sweetness and the booze with something salty. Homemade tortilla chips are always a hit, but these would work well with grilled favorites at a cookout. If you’d rather double-down on the treats, red, white and blue jello shots (boozy or not) are so fun!
FAQ
You can store these cherry treats in the fridge for up to three days.
If you have vodka in your home bar, you can use that! Otherwise, opt for a mid-shelf bottle for the best end result. Vanilla vodka would work as well.
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Boozy Cherry Bombs
ingredients
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup vodka or vanilla vodka
- 5 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup sanding sugar sprinkles or colored melting wafers
- 3 drops food coloring (optional)
instructions
- Drain ⅓ cup of syrup from the cherry jar. Add the vodka, seal the jar and swirl gently to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for a stronger flavor.¼ cup vodka, 10 ounces maraschino cherries
- Remove the infused cherries and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Line a baking sheet * with parchment paper *. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.5 ounces white candy melts
- Holding each cherry by the stem, dip into the melted chocolate. Before it hardens, roll it in sanding sugar, sprinkles or colored wafers. Place on the prepared baking sheet.¼ cup sanding sugar
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
notes
- Use flavored or colored melting wafers, regular chocolate or even dark chocolate.
- Dip them in any color of sanding sugar or sprinkles to match your occasion.
- For homemade colored sanding sugar, stir in a few drops of food coloring until evenly evenly distributed.
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