1. Frozen Cherry Limeade
The sweet richness of cherries balances well with the bright
tartness of limes. Since this recipe uses frozen cherries, it’s a good one to
make when cherries aren’t in season.
2. Tart Cherry Mocktail
Like the Sleepy Girl Mocktail that trended on TikTok to help
you get to sleep, this mocktail has tart cherry juice but more sweetness and
more flavor from lime, vanilla and sea salt. The recipe does not contain the
magnesium powder of the original, but you can add it in if you wish.
3. Cherry Basil Smash
Muddle up cherries, lime juice, basil, simple syrup and gin.
Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water and you have a fresh, simple, fruity
cocktail.
4. Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
For a perfect blend of sweet and tart, this smoothie
combines frozen cherries with fresh strawberries and raspberries. Add chocolate
protein powder and cacao beans for a heavenly chocolatey finish.
5. Cherry Rum Cocktail
This tropical take on cherries has a tiki bar vibe. Mix together
rum, orange liqueur, blood orange juice, pineapple juice and homemade cherry
syrup. Top with vanilla whipped cream.
6. Italian Cherry Margarita
This drink is a culture smash. Blend up frozen cherries,
tequila, agave and lime with Italicus, a floral Italian liqueur that adds a
unique flavor. It pairs well with both Italian and Mexican food.
7. Amarena Cherry Cocktail
Small sour Amarena cherries from the Bologna and Modena
regions of Italy are available in stores and online in little white crocks. Mix
a bit of their syrup with lemon juice and vodka in shaker for this fruity
martini cocktail.
8. Cherry Spritz
A twist on an Aperol Spritz, this cocktail adds in tart
cherry juice, lime juice and grenadine in addition to Aperol, prosecco, and
soda water. It makes the drink a little sweeter and juicier.
9. Bourbon Cherry
Make a cinnamon-vanilla-cherry syrup for this drink and
shake with ice and lemon and citrus juices for this cherry-licious version of an
Old Fashion.
10. Cherry Shrub
A shrub is a vinegar and sugar solution that you can add different
fruits to for flavor. Here, cherries are added to red wine vinegar for two
weeks and then sugar. Drain, and add a few tablespoons to sparkling water.
11. Frozen Cherry Coke Slushie
Cherry Coke is one of the best Coke flavors so make your own
slushie by blending plain Coke with frozen cherries and booze. It's an adult version
of a kid favorite.