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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 Kirschwasser, which is dry, clear, and between 80 and 100 proof. 

Some popular cocktails containing Cherry Liqueur

  • Dolly Varden — Cognac, Cherry Liqueur, Chocolate liqueur, Bitters, Brandied cherry
  • 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
  • The Sherried Cherry — Speyside Scotch, Cherry Liqueur, Averna, Amaro
  • Jumpin' Jive — Gin, Framboise, Cherry Liqueur, Amaro, Bitters
  • More Blood and Sand — Scotch, Sweet vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Blood orange
  • Cells Interlinked — Rye, Amargo-Vallet, Amaro Meletti, Cherry Liqueur, Orange peel
  • Silver Anniversary — Gin, Gran Classico, Bonal Gentiane Quina, Cherry Liqueur, Brandied cherry
  • 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