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Cherry Bomb Cocktail

Cherries, Jody Davids

A beautifully balanced cocktail where fresh cherries, gin, and honey sparkle in perfect harmony.

Ingredients (per cocktail)

  • 50 ml Gin (Tanqueray No. Ten or a floral gin works beautifully — complements cherry without overpowering)
  • 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml Honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water — adds smoothness and body)
  • 5–10 ml Maraschino liqueur (optional, for a whisper of almond and depth)
  • 5 Fresh cherries (pitted)
  • 60–80 ml Cherry Bomb (to top)
  • Ice

Method

  1.  Muddle the fresh cherries in a shaker to release color and juice.
  2.  Add gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and Maraschino liqueur (if using).
  3.  Shake with ice, then fine strain into a chilled highball or coupe glass.
  4. Top gently with cherry soda and give a light stir.
  5.  Garnish: skewered cherry and a small sprig of thyme or basil for aroma.

Flavour Notes

Fresh cherries give real fruit depth (not candy-like).

Lemon balances sweetness.

Honey rounds it out with texture.

Maraschino liqueur adds that subtle almond note — optional but elevates it.

Cherry Bomb gives sparkle and a playful finish.