Cherry Vodka is so easy to make, tastes great, and is a beautiful color! It's a delicious addition to a wide variety of cocktails.
Do you need more easy recipes for infused alcohols? My Jalapeño Tequila is so easy to make, and is flavorful and a touch spicy. Try my Basil Infused Vodka, too! It tastes like summertime. And let's not forget about my Raspberry Vodka; it's as tasty as it is gorgeous. And try these Cherry Cheesecake Cookies if you want to get your cherry fix in edible form!
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🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It requires two ingredients. That's it!
It's so easy to make. This recipe is nearly entirely hands-off.
It's a great addition to cocktails. You can add it to so many different drinks.
💭 What is Cherry Vodka?
This Cherry Vodka is a plain vodka that has been infused with the flavor and color of sweet red cherries.
That's it!
There are a number of commercially available brands that sell cherry flavored vodka: Smirnoff, Effen, Pinnacle, Veil, just to name a few. What does my cherry vodka have that these store bought varieties don't? Fresh flavor and gorgeous color, for starters!
📝 Ingredients
This infused vodka only requires TWO ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Cherries: You can use fresh pitted cherries or frozen cherries, according to your preference. I used sweet red cherries, but you can also feel free to mix things up and use a different kind of cherry.
- Vodka: Select a good vodka, but not one that's top shelf. You want it to be drinkable, but you also don't want to break the bank.
🔀 Substitutions or Variations
- Use frozen cherries. You can also use frozen cherries instead of fresh to infuse your vodka.
- Use a different kind of cherry. I've only tested this recipe with sweet red cherries, but you can infuse whatever kind of cherry that you prefer. It will likely alter the flavor and appearance of the vodka.
👩🏻🍳 How to make Cherry Vodka
⚒️ How to use Cherry Vodka
This homemade Cherry Vodka is useful in so many different cocktails. My Vampire's Kiss Martini is a cherry martini that's perfect for a spooky Halloween celebration (or any time, really).
It would also be a welcome addition to my Cherry Vodka Sour. Heck, you could even make a cherry version of my Vodka Collins!
❓ Recipe FAQs
Yep! You can use frozen or fresh cherries.
Let it infuse for 3-5 days. You can taste it along the way and stop infusing when you're happy with it.
It should keep just fine at room temperature for about 6 weeks and in the fridge for about 3 months.
Ultimately, use whatever you prefer. I'd advise you to use something that's good but not great. Think: Smirnoff, not Belvedere.
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✨ Recipe
Cherry Vodka
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 fresh cherries pitted
- 750 mL plain vodka
Instructions
- Place your pitted cherries in the bottle or container that you'll use for infusing the vodka.
- Fill the bottle with vodka.
- Store it in a cool dry place for 3-5 days, giving it a gentle shake occasionally.
- Once the vodka has been infused to your liking, strain out and discard the cherries.
- Continue to store the vodka in a cool dry place for about 6 weeks or in the fridge for about 3 months.
Notes
- The recipe uses an entire 750 mL bottle of vodka; the photos depict a half-batch
- 1 serving size = 1.5 ounce shot of vodka
- You can also use frozen cherries instead of fresh
- Use a good, but not great, vodka for this recipe. I use Smirnoff. No need to get Grey Goose or anything.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
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