Description
Looking for an easy cocktail that delivers a big visual and flavor impact? This Cherry White Russian combines bold coffee liqueur with sweet-tart cherry juice and a velvety cream swirl that feels like a dessert in a glass. It’s a quick and beautiful drink to whip up for date nights, dinner parties, or when you just want to unwind in style. Whether you’re hunting for new drink recipes, need a creative cocktail for entertaining, or want to elevate your list of easy recipes for relaxing evenings, this one ticks every box with rich layers and luscious cherry flavor.
Ingredients
60 ml vodka
30 ml coffee liqueur
30 ml cherry juice
30 ml heavy cream
1 cup ice
2 cherries for garnish
Instructions
1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. Pour cherry juice into the glass as the bottom layer.
3. Slowly add the coffee liqueur over the cherry juice.
4. Float the vodka on top using the back of a spoon.
5. Drizzle heavy cream over the top to create a swirl effect.
6. Garnish with cherries and serve immediately.
Notes
• Use tart cherry juice for a bolder contrast or sweet cherry juice for a more dessert-like experience.
• Pouring the cream slowly will give the drink a beautiful marbled swirl effect—don’t rush it!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry white russian, easy cocktail, coffee liqueur drinks, cherry cocktails, cream cocktails