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A Cherry Cheesecake Martini is the perfect cocktail for Valentine's Day, and just about any other occasion that you can think of! They are the perfect blend of vanilla vodka, cherry juice, and a splash of maraschino cherry syrup.
Check out the Holiday Martinis page for even more festive, easy to whip up martini recipes for any holiday gathering throughout the year!
📋What you will need
- Vanilla Vodka - don't skimp out, it is the primary component in this cocktail!
- Cherry Juice - it is best to use a pure cherry juice, not a blend or "drink".
- A maraschino cherry syrup and a few cherries to garnish your drink.
🍸How to make a Cherry Cheesecake Martini
I got the idea from UV Vodka, but their version is made with cranberry juice and grenadine? That didn't make any sense to me, so I went with 1 part UV Vanilla Vodka, 2 parts cherry juice, and a splash of maraschino cherry syrup.
I used 4 shots of vodka and 8 shots of juice to make sure I could fill both martini glasses.
Shake it up and pour into a chilled martini glass {or two}.
and garnish with cherries. I used 3 maraschino cherries on cocktail sticks, but you could also use fresh or just drop them into the drink.
🍒more delicious cherry recipes:
- Cherry Moscow Mule
- Cherry Whiskey Smash
- Pomegranate Cherry Spritzer
- Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
- Homemade Cherry Sweet Rolls
- Cherry Chip Cocktail Cake
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Enjoy!!
Cherry Cheesecake Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka I used UV
- 4 ounces cherry juice
- splash of maraschino cherry syrup
- 3 cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Pour vodka, juice, and a splash of syrup into an ice filled cocktail shaker. shake to combine.
- Pour drink into chilled martini glass and garnish with cherries
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Sounds delicious - I need to grab some cherry juice ASAP! Pinned!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Yummy drink! I think I would have switched it out for cherry juice too! 🙂
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
What a fun drink Lisa!!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I am ALL over this. Can't wait to try it!!!!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Wow, sure beats hot chocolate! Pinning!
Christy says
Yes, please! Pinned, sounds perfect. I love cherries!
heidi says
Oh, these sounds so yummy! Have to make them for the next girls night!
Denise Wright says
This looks fabulous! I love cherry anything .....I am pinning and making for Valentines. (found you on Create, Link, Inspire)
Kristin says
Oh my goodness!! This cocktail looks amazing, too!! If I were you I would have just gotten a straw and sucked it right out of that shaker. YUMMY!! Much better to stay in and drink that on a snowy day. haha. Hope to see you Thursday!
Lori Hart says
Looks absolutely FAB!! Found your recipe at the Two Cup Tuesday Link Party. I am the hostesses of Tickle My Tastebuds and would love you to stop by and link up this recipe.
Lori
Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says
Dang, you are speaking my language with this. Cheesecake and martinis? Two of my greatest vices. Can't wait to try and mix them into one killer vice 🙂 Thanks for sharing! Becky
Elaine cookinandcraftin.com says
What a yummy cocktail!! Hey I would love for you to share your stuff on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday-Link Party that starts tomorrow!!
Stephanie says
This is one sinful looking martini! I love it!
Cheers!
Stephanie
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I could so use a cocktail right now! I had one of those days and literally pressed the button on publish right when the #FoodieFriDIY party was supposed to go live. Yikes! Anyway, I love this recipe...pinning and sharing! Happy Valentine's Day, Lisa!