Dark, sweet and such a vibe. Gen Z and Millennials have infused cherries into their make-up, menus and mood boards this year. One thing’s for sure – tart will have your heart in 2025.
According to Pinterest Cherry red is the colour of 2025, so why not bring this bold, on-trend hue to your cocktail glass? “Cherry Coded” aesthetic is taking over, with searches for cherry-themed fashion, beauty, and home décor, and drinks skyrocketing.
From tropical escapes to indulgent classics, here are the best, cherry-inspired cocktails to offer something for every occasion:
Frozen Cherry Limeade – A zesty blend of BACARDÍ Lime Flavoured Rum, cherry syrup, and fresh lime juice, perfect for a refreshing burst of flavour.
Piña Colada – A tropical classic, combining BACARDÍ Rum, creamy coconut, pineapple, and a cherry to top.
Cherry & Chocolate Boulevardier – A rich and decadent mix of Dewar’s whiskey, vermouth, chocolate bitters and cherry juice for a sophisticated sip.
Angel’s Envy Manhattan – A timeless favourite elevated with ANGEL’s ENVY Bourbon, vermouth and finished with bitters.
CHERRY & CHOCOLATE BOULEVARDIER
- 40ml Dewar’s 12 Year Scotch Whisky
- 40ml Martini Bianco
- 30ml cherry juice
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters
- Melted chocolate
- Cherry and mint to garnish
- Add all ingredients to mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled.
- Add melted chocolate to base of glass and add cherry and mint as garnish.
PIÑA COLADA
- 50 ML BACARDI Carta Blanca Rum
- 35ml Fresh Coconut Water
- 25ml Fresh Pineapple Juice
- 3-4 Chunks of Fresh Pineapple
- 2tsp Caster Sugar
- Cherry and Pineapple Wedge as Garnish
- Add pineapple chunks and sugar to a shaker and gently crush.
- Pour in the BACARDÍ Carta Blanca Rum, pineapple juice and coconut water. Stir with a bar spoon.
- Shake vigorously.
- Serve over crushed ice in a hurricane or highball glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
MANHATTAN
- 60ml ANGEL’S ENVY Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels
- 30ml Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters to taste
- Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and fill with ice.
- Stir for 20-25 seconds to dilute.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
CHERRY LIMEADE
- 50ml BACARDÍ Lime Flavoured Rum
- 20ml Cherry Syrup
- 20ml Lime Juice
- 50ml Lemon-Lime soda
- Ice
- Lime Wedge and Fresh Cherry to Garnish
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until a frozen slushy consistency forms.
- Serve in a glass.
- Garnish with lime and a cherry.
