Kirschwasser is an eau-de-vie of whole cherries (fruit and pit). It has a complex slightly bitter flavor and a strong alcohol nose. It Germany, it is traditionally drunk neat from tiny glasses after dinner.
Some popular cocktails containing Kirschwasser
- Maraska Sour — Kirschwasser, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon juice, Brandied cherry
- Nicole Bettinger — Gin, Bianco Vermouth, Kirschwasser, Drambuie
- Tribe of the Horned Heart — Islay Scotch, Kirschwasser, Falernum, Soda water, Lime juice, Vanilla syrup
- Mount Vernon — Kirschwasser, Brandy, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Cherry Liqueur, Grapefruit juice, Brandied cherry
- Slow Burn — Sweet vermouth, Mezcal, Tequila, Luxardo Bitter, Aperol, Kirschwasser, Salt, Lemon peel
- Bask — Campari, Kirschwasser, Orange juice
- Rocketry — Gin, Kirschwasser, Crème de Violette, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Lemon peel
- Juniper deep — Gin, Bianco Vermouth, Kirschwasser, Cassis
- Feneon — Old Tom Gin, Campari, Kirschwasser, Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit bitters, Lemon juice, Salt
- Gilroy (Kirschwasser variation) — Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Dry vermouth, Kirschwasser, Lemon juice
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