Cherry liqueur is a liqueur flavored with or made from cherries, usually in a neutral spirit base. They are usually between 40 and 60 proof. Cherry Heering is a well known brand of cherry liqueur. Cherry liqueur should not be confused with cherry brandy or [ingredient=kirschwasser Kirschwasser], which is dry, clear, and between 80 and 100 proof. 

Some popular cocktails containing Cherry Liqueur

  • Marseille, July 4th, 1895 — Byrrh, Demerara Rum, Gran Classico, Cherry Liqueur, Pelinkovac, Cognac, Bitters, Grenadine, Rose water, Lactart
  • The Sherried Cherry — Speyside Scotch, Cherry Liqueur, Averna, Amaro
  • Cells Interlinked — Rye, Amargo-Vallet, Amaro Meletti, Cherry Liqueur, Orange peel
  • Silver Anniversary — Gin, Gran Classico, Bonal Gentiane Quina, Cherry Liqueur, Brandied cherry
  • Genepy Passion — Gin, Herbal liqueur, Cherry Liqueur, Lime juice, Passion fruit juice
  • Navy Rations — Rum, Sweet vermouth, Crème de bergamote, Cherry Liqueur, Pastis, Bitters, Lemon zest
  • Nashville Spring — Rye, Aromatized wine, Cherry Liqueur, Cynar, Scotch, Orange bitters, Rosemary, Cucumber, Orange
  • Date Expectations — Añejo rum, Cherry Liqueur, Peach bitters, Lemon juice, Maple syrup
  • Havana Harbor Special — St. Lucian Rum, Sweet vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Absinthe, Bitters, Club soda, Lemon juice, Simple syrup
  • Tellicherry Chilicherry — Cognac, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Cherry Liqueur, Amaro Abano, Bitters, Cherry, Black pepper