Cherry Vodka Sour Recipe
When you need a summery cocktail bursting with fresh fruit flavor, look no further than this refreshing cherry vodka sour! Made with freshly muddled cherries and bright lemon juice, this cherry vodka cocktail tastes like summer in every delightful sip.
How to Make the Best Cherry Vodka Sour
This refreshing cherry vodka sour is the perfect summery cocktail for celebrating fresh cherry season. Made with freshly muddled cherries and bright lemon juice, every sip bursts with the flavors of summer. The combination of sweet cherry, tart lemon, and smooth vodka creates a perfectly balanced sour that’s both sophisticated and refreshingly simple.
What Makes This Cherry Vodka Sour Special
The key to this cocktail is the muddled fresh cherries, which release their natural juices and flavors throughout the drink. The egg white creates a silky, frothy top that adds both texture and elegance to the presentation. The double-shake technique—first without ice for a dry shake, then with ice—ensures you get that perfect foam topping that makes this drink truly special.
Tips for the Best Result
Use fresh, ripe cherries when they’re in season for the best flavor. The freshly-squeezed lemon juice is essential—bottled juice won’t give you the same bright, fresh taste. Chill your glass before serving to keep the cocktail cold and refreshing, and don’t skip the lemon twist garnish, which adds a final aromatic touch to this perfect summer drink.
Cherry Vodka Sour
When you need a summery cocktail bursting with fresh fruit flavor, look no further than this refreshing cherry vodka sour! Made with freshly muddled cherries and bright lemon juice, this cherry vodka cocktail tastes like summer in every delightful sip.
Ingredients
Cherry Vodka Sour
Instructions
Cherry Vodka Sour
- Add the cherries and simple syrup to the cocktail shaker and muddle until the cherries break down and are nice and juicy.
- Pour in the vodka, lemon juice, egg white and bitters. Put on the cocktail shaker top and shake without ice for 30 seconds. This is our dry shake.
- Add a handful of ice. Shake again for at least a minute to continue building that frothy topping.
- Strain into a chilled sour or coupe glass. If desired, garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!