Cherry Blossom
Brandy, cherry liqueur, orange liqueur, lemon and grenadine. Created in Tokyo in the 1920s.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 7.5 ml Grenadine
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml cognac into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 7.5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard.
About the Cherry Blossom
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Cherry Blossom FAQ
What's in a Cherry Blossom?
30 ml cognac, 30 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, 7.5 ml grenadine, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Cherry Blossom?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Cherry Blossom?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Cherry Blossom in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
