Cherry Martini
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 27.1% ABV ∙
The Cherry Martini is a stirred cocktail of London dry gin, cherry liqueur and dry vermouth, with optional orange bitters, served up in a martini glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 mlCherry liqueur 20 mlDry vermouth 15 mlOrange bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and/or a lemon twist
Tips
- Stir with large ice for about 20-30 seconds so the gin, cherry liqueur and vermouth stay clear and silky.
- The 20 ml of cherry liqueur supplies most of the sweetness; pour heavy and a dry, gin-led drink turns cloying.
FAQ
What is a Cherry Martini?
A gin Martini sweetened with cherry liqueur: London dry gin and dry vermouth stirred with 20 ml of cherry liqueur and served up. Using gin rather than vodka keeps juniper under the cherry sweetness.
What's in a Cherry Martini?
45 ml London dry gin, 20 ml cherry liqueur and 15 ml dry vermouth, plus two optional dashes of orange bitters.
How do I make a Cherry Martini?
Stir the gin, cherry liqueur, dry vermouth and orange bitters, if you use them, with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry and/or a lemon twist.
Is a Cherry Martini shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all spirit, liqueur and vermouth with no juice, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear.
What glass is a Cherry Martini served in?
A Martini glass, served up without ice.
