Cherry Blossom Cocktail Recipe
Craving a pretty pink drink? This Cherry Blossom Cocktail recipe is perfect. It's light, floral, and tastes like spring.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or gin
- 1 oz cherry liqueur like Maraschino
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes cherry blossom bitters or regular bitters
- Edible cherry blossoms or sakura petals dried or fresh
- Club soda splash optional
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or cherry for garnish
Instructions
Chill the Glass
- Place coupe glass in freezer for 2 minutes. This keeps drink cold. Pull it out when ready.
Add Fresh Elements
- Drop 3-4 edible cherry blossoms into shaker. Muddle gently to release flavor. Don't crush too hard.
Pour Liquids
- Add vodka, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters. Fill shaker with ice.
Shake Well
- Shake hard for 15 seconds. This chills and mixes perfectly. Listen for ice clinking.
Strain and Garnish
- Strain into chilled glass. Add soda splash if fizzy. Twist lemon over top. Garnish with petals.
Notes
- Use gin for herbal twist.
- Make mocktail: Swap booze for sparkling water and cherry juice.
- Rim glass with pink sugar for sparkle.
- Double petals for stronger floral taste.
- Batch for parties: Mix in pitcher, chill overnight.
- Add prosecco for bubbly version.