Description
This classic tart cherry martini is the grown-up version of the Instagram trend: vodka, tart cherry juice, fresh lime, and just enough simple syrup, shaken ice-cold and topped with a Filthy Red cherry. Sophisticated, not candy-sweet, and ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka (premium vodka makes ALL the difference)
- 2 ounces tart cherry juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼–½ ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Filthy Red cherries for garnish (trust me, these are worth it)
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you mix.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, tart cherry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds, until the shaker is frosty.
- Dump the ice from your glass and strain the martini into it.
- Garnish with a cherry and serve right away.
Notes
Start with ¼ ounce simple syrup and add more to taste. For a party, mix a batch without ice and shake each drink to order.
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
