Popped Cherry
The Popped Cherry is a medium vodka highball, fruity and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 74 out of 100
- Sweet
- 83 out of 100
- Fruity
- 91 out of 100
- Boozy
- 32 out of 100
How to make a Popped Cherry
To make a Popped Cherry, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz vodka, 2 oz Cherry liqueur, 4 oz cranberry juice and 4 oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Vodka2 oz
- Cherry liqueur2 oz
- Cranberry juice4 oz
- Orange juice4 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka, cherry liqueur, cranberry juice and orange juice.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Vodka, cherry liqueur and cranberry juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Popped Cherry questions
What does a Popped Cherry taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Popped Cherry?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Popped Cherry and a Sex on the Beach?
Both use vodka, cranberry juice and orange juice. The Popped Cherry adds Cherry liqueur, while the Sex on the Beach uses Peach schnapps.
Can I make Popped Cherrys in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz vodka, 12 oz Cherry liqueur, 24 oz cranberry juice and 24 oz orange juice in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Popped Cherry in?
A highball glass.