Cherry
Stone FruitYear-RoundUsed in ~84 drinks
Cherry is one of the most iconic cocktail flavors, from the bright, almond-tinged elegance of maraschino liqueur to the dark, syrupy sweetness of brandied cocktail cherries. It spans a vast range: sour Morello, sweet Bing, wild kirsch, and luxurious Luxardo. In drinks like the Manhattan, Aviation, and Singapore Sling, cherry provides a fruity-sweet counterpoint to spirit strength while its subtle stone-pit bitterness adds sophistication.
Aroma
Rich, sweet-tart fruit on the nose, with dark cherry compote depth and a faint bitter-almond note from the pit — reminiscent of cherry pie filling and kirsch fumes.
Source Ingredients
maraschino liqueurcherry heeringLuxardo cherriesbrandied cherriescherry brandykirschcherry syrupfresh cherriesdried cherriescherry bitters