Elegant Cherry Martini with a Twist: The Best Sweet Sip
Enjoy a delightful Cherry Martini with a Twist, combining sweet and tart flavors for the perfect cocktail experience.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- saucepan
- fine-mesh sieve
- coupe glass
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup
- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cherries Pitted
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
Cocktail
- 2 ounces Vodka (or Gin) Flavored vodka can be used
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 1 ounce Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
Garnish
- 2 pieces Cocktail Cherries Luxardo or maraschino
Instructions
Preparation
- Make Cherry Syrup: Wash and pit the cherries. In a saucepan, combine the cherries and water, bringing it to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Stir in sugar until dissolved, cool, and store.
- Prepare the Martini: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add vodka (or gin), triple sec, cherry syrup, and lemon juice. Shake well, strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish: Add cocktail cherries on a pick for a visual and flavor touch.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprig of mint as a garnish. Grind sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet drink by reducing cherry syrup.