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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

  • A Touch of Tuesday Weld — Rye, Manzanilla sherry, Averna, Crème de Banane, Cherry Liqueur, Bitters, Brandied cherry
  • Dolly Varden — Cognac, Cherry Liqueur, Chocolate liqueur, Bitters, Brandied cherry
  • The Sherried Cherry — Speyside Scotch, Cherry Liqueur, Averna, Amaro
  • More Blood and Sand — Scotch, Sweet vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Blood orange
  • Armchair Psychologist — Blended Scotch, Allspice Dram, Cherry Liqueur, Sweet vermouth, Islay Scotch, Orange peel
  • Kong's Denouement — Jamaican rum, Brandy, Madeira, Cherry Liqueur, Crème de Banane, Campari, Cherry, Salt, Lemon peel
  • Marseille, July 4th, 1895 — Byrrh, Demerara Rum, Gran Classico, Cherry Liqueur, Pelinkovac, Cognac, Bitters, Grenadine, Rose water, Lactart
  • Cells Interlinked — Rye, Amargo-Vallet, Amaro Meletti, Cherry Liqueur, Orange peel
  • Nashville Spring — Rye, Aromatized wine, Cherry Liqueur, Cynar, Scotch, Orange bitters, Rosemary, Cucumber, Orange
  • Silver Anniversary — Gin, Gran Classico, Bonal Gentiane Quina, Cherry Liqueur, Brandied cherry