Boozy Cherry Bombs
Boozy Cherry Bombs are bold, fruity shots packed with sweet cherry flavor and a fun party vibe. Their vibrant color and candy-like taste make them a crowd favorite for celebrations all year long.
Servings 25 cherries
Calories 45kcal
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.
For homemade colored sanding sugar, stir in a few drops of food coloring until evenly evenly distributed.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make ahead: Cherries can soak overnight for a stronger boozy flavor — the longer they infuse, the boozier they'll be.
Customize them:
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cherry | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
