Boozy Cherries (With or Without Chocolate)
Vodka-soaked cherries are an easy and fun adult treat for any party! These boozy cherries can be served plain or dipped in chocolate for a festive twist. Perfect for cocktails, dessert trays, or homemade gifts, they're sweet, juicy, and pack just the right amount of adult-friendly kick.
Servings: 20 cherries
Calories: 140kcal
Equipment
- paper towels
- microwave safe bowl for almond bark or chocolate melting
- assorted bowls for sanding sugar and sprinkles
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries pitted with stems
- Vanilla vodka small amount, 1-2 two-ounce shooters recommended
- 3 ounces white almond bark
- Green decorating sugar
- Red decorating sugar
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
Drunken Cherries
- Drain cherry juice from the jar and place cherries in a bowl or back into the jar. Cover cherries with vodka and seal the container.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to soak (up to 48 hours for stronger flavor). Preserve the excess vodka/cherry juice for other recipes.
How to make Chocolate covered Boozy Cherries
- After soaking, drain cherries and pat dry completely with a paper towel. This is an important step because chocolate will NOT stick if the cherry is wet.
- Melt almond bark or white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each cherry into chocolate, let excess drip off, and roll in sprinkles or sugar if desired.
- Set cherries on parchment paper and refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Prep Time: approx 20 minutes + overnight soaking
- Servings: Approximately 20 cherries per jar (this varies greatly depending on the jar you purchase)
- Estimated Calories (per cherry): 50-70 calories - this varies greatly depending on the size of the cherry, alcohol type, and the chocolate covering used. Refer to your apps to find the most up-to-date nutritional value.
Important Notes:
- Despite their alcohol content, these cherries are not overly potent in taste, making them subtly strong.
- Use smaller cherries with stems for convenience. Larger cherries often lack stems, requiring toothpicks or skewers.
- A minimal amount of vodka is necessary. Purchasing small bottles is sufficient.
- Carefully wipe off excess chocolate from the cherries to prevent it from pooling at the base.
- Experiment with different vodka flavors, like Smirnoff whipped cream or vanilla.
- The drained cherry juice can be repurposed like grenadine, and the vodka used for soaking (about a shot) can also be reused.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cherries | Calories: 140kcal