Sweet and sour, crisp and refreshing! Think a classic summer gin and tonic cocktail, but made bright with a pretty pop of red. Enter: this very special but simple cherry gin and tonic!
Crisp gin, refreshing lemon- we all know how a classic gin and tonic tastes. The tart sweetness of cherries is just a way to take it to the next level. Summer cookouts, 4th of July parties, sunny picnics: this is one cherry drink for them all. You simply have to try it!
Love cherries? Try my cherry yogurt popsicles, cherry mango frozen yogurt, or this easy frozen yogurt bark. Perfect for beating the heat!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
✨A fun twist on a celebrated classic! What’s not to love about sweet, juicy cherries, adding a refreshing note to familiar gin and tonic flavors?
✨This gin cocktail comes together in minutes with just 4 ingredients!
✨Simple, easy, and fuss-free, this gorgeous drink is perfect for when you are entertaining or for a quiet evening at home. It pairs beautifully with my sweet potato crackers, cranberry brie puff pastry bites, and masala roasted nuts!
✨With its stunning red hues and fresh flavors, this cocktail is an effortless showstopper!
Recipe Ingredients
Cherry: Use fresh for the perfect fruity touch. You could use frozen ones, too, but fresh cherries will give you the best flavor!
Gin: I do like Hendricks and Blue Moon gin for its refreshing taste, or Roku for its subtle Juniper notes. For this recipe, any mid-to-high shelf gin is good to go!
Tonic water: I used Schwepps, but really any will do. It’s always nice to use your favourite if you have one.
Lime/Lemon: Nothing like a fresh zingy lemon to add a refreshing note to a cocktail!
Please see the recipe card for full information about ingredients and quantities.
How To Make a Cherry Gin And Tonic
Making this cherry gin cocktail couldn't be simpler!
Step 1: Pit the cherries. Place them in a glass and muddle them using a wooden spoon.
Step 2: Pour in the gin and lemon juice.
Step 3: Add the ice and some tonic water. Stir well, garnish with a slice of lime, and serve. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Add some prosecco and make it a cherry gin and prosecco cocktail for a dainty brunch vibe. There are no rules here!
- If you have a favourite sparkling water, you can always play around with that instead of tonic to get a cherry gin fizz.
- A sprig of rosemary will push this drink into bartender levels of fancy!
Recipe FAQs
Definitely! The neutral herbal undertone in gin is nicely balanced with the sweetness of cherries. A dash of lime just helps bring it all together. And cherry red is just so pretty in a drink.
Yes, but nominally. As a general rule of thumb, all gin goes well with fruit. The gin doesn’t change the drink too much, especially if you've added some fruit to it, cherries in this case.
Although I love using my fruits seasonally, cherry juice or frozen cherries work just as well for this beautiful drink.
📖 Recipe
Cherry Gin And Tonic
Ingredients
- 5-6 Fresh cherries, pitted
- 40 ml Gin
- 1.5 -2 tsp Fresh lemon/ lime juice
- 120 ml Tonic water
- Ice
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place the pitted cherries in a glass and muddle them using a wooden spoon.
- Pour in the gin and lemon juice.
- Add the ice and some tonic water. Stir well, garnish with a slice of lime and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can easily adjust the quantity of gin and tonic water according to your taste.
- Add some prosecco and make it a cherry gin and prosecco cocktail for a dainty brunch vibe. There are no rules here!
- If you have a favourite sparkling water, you can always play around with that instead of tonic to get a cherry gin fizz.
- A sprig of rosemary will push this drink into bartender levels of fancy!
Linda says
Good black cherries gin& tonic. Very good. And pretty.
Natasha Minocha says
Thank you very much ! xx