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Popped cherry

Popped cherry suits someone looking for sweet and fruity rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it fairly approachable.

SweetFruity
APPROX. ABV
14%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength2
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

2 oz Vodka

2 oz Cherry liqueur

4 oz Cranberry juice

4 oz Orange juice

Method
Served over ice in a tall glass with a popped cherry (can add more popped cherries if in the mood)!
Glass
Highball glass
Garnish
Citrus garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Cheese
02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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