Cherry Martini
Cherry Martini is a smooth and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s both sweet and slightly tart with a gorgeous ruby-red color. Elegant, refreshing, and easy to make, this martini is sure to impress at your next gathering.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 228kcal
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup
- 1 cup pitted cherries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
Cherry Martini
- 1½ ounce gin or vodka
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce cherry syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 2 whole cocktail cherries for garnish
Instructions
Cherry Syrup
- Wash and dry the cherries, then pit them.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and fruit to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Strain the hot liquid into a bowl or jar through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. The water should have reduced by half.
- While still warm, stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- Store in a food-safe, airtight container, such as a mason jar, for up to two weeks.
Cherry Martini
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add gin, triple sec, cherry syrup and lemon juice. Shake well.
- Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with cocktail cherries on a cocktail pick.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
