Very Cherry Martini

Gin
Prep time: 10 mins
Author: Brandon Summers-Miller
A bottle of Tanqueray gin, a cocktail shaker, three cocktails with cherries, a red candle, and a plate of food are arranged on a table with a bird-themed screen in the background.

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without the ripe, sweet taste of cherries that often take center stage in holiday baking. This cherry martini cocktail highlights the flavor of cherries and botanical notes of gin, making it perfect for both fancy holiday parties and an evening comfortably cuddled up by the fireplace.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
    1oz
  • Dry Vermouth
    0.5oz
  • Black Cherry Juice
    2oz
  • Black Cherry
    To garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Combine ingredients in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  3. Step 3

    Skewer a cherry with a cocktail pick or toothpick and add as garnish.

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A table set with two cocktails garnished with cherries, a plate of assorted appetizers, a cocktail shaker, and a jigger, with a bird-patterned screen in the background.

In this recipe

Tanqueray No. Ten Gin bottle with its signature green and red design
Tanqueray
Tanqueray No. TEN Gin
750ml
Two clear, ribbed glass coupe cocktail glasses are positioned side by side on a plain white background.
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Ripple Champagne Saucers, Set of Two
A black cocktail shaker set with a jigger, cocktail shaker, bar spoon, and strainer displayed against a plain background.
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Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set

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