Description
The Cherry White Russian is a delightful twist on the classic White Russian cocktail, combining vodka, coffee liqueur, and cherry syrup with a smooth layer of heavy cream. This quick and easy cocktail offers a balanced sweetness and richness, perfect for dessert or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce cherry syrup (or cherry liqueur)
- 1 ounce heavy cream
Others
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients and a cocktail shaker. Ensure everything is chilled for the best experience.
- Prepare Shaker: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes. This will help chill the ingredients as you mix them.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in the vodka, coffee liqueur, and cherry syrup (or cherry liqueur) into the shaker.
- Shake: Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds. This ensures all ingredients are well combined and chilled.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a lowball glass with fresh ice cubes to keep the cocktail cold.
- Strain Cocktail: Strain the mixed cocktail into the glass over the ice.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour the heavy cream over the top of the drink. This creates a beautiful layered effect as the cream gently swirls into the mixture.
- Garnish: Finally, garnish your Cherry White Russian with a maraschino cherry on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients and glassware are chilled to achieve the best texture and taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- To intensify the cherry flavor, consider using cherry liqueur instead of syrup.
- Shake vigorously to properly mix and chill the cocktail for the best drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cocktail, Cherry White Russian, Vodka cocktail, Coffee liqueur, Cream cocktail, Cherry syrup, Easy cocktail
