3 Cherry Cocktails to make at home

September 2025 flavour of the month is Cherry. And while these recipes below are made with Monin's Cherry Syrup, Monin also have two other Cherry products;

• Cherry Syrup
• Morello Cherry (slightly tarter, more sour Cherry)
• Cherry Le Fruit (50.1% fruit puree)

Cherry is great flavour and pairs with many drinks, including Coffee and Hot Chocolate. Just think, Cherry & Chocolate is Black Forest. When it comes to Cocktails and mixed Drinks, again, Cherry can be paired in most drinks. Whether you're thinking Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, or even Gin. Cocktails, think; Mojitos, Collins, Margaritas, Sours, Manhattans and much more. 

And if you're looking for other flavours to pair Cherry with, think;

• Berries
• Passion Fruit
• Pineapple
• Mint
• Basil
• Rosemary
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Hazelnut
• Honey
• Pistachio

Below are 3 fun recipes I think you could use in a Bar,

or serve up if you're having a party at home;

CHERRY BAKEWELL SOUR

• 15ml Monin Cherry Syrup
• 20ml Amaretto
• 30ml Whiskey
• 25ml Boiron Lemon Juice
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Stillabunt Foamers/Aquafaba/Egg White

Add all the ingredients to a shaker without Ice. Shake to create Foam. Then shake with Ice.

Glass; Endessa Old Fashioned 9oz

Garnish; Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Cost Price; £1.96 (based on standard brands and normal trade prices)

SPICED CHERRY SWIZZLE

• 15ml Monin Cherry Syrup
• 50ml Spiced Rum
• 20ml Boiron Lime Juice
• 10-12 Mint Leaves

Add Mint, Lime and Cherry Syrup to a glass. Gently press Mint to extract flavour. Add a scoop of crushed ice. Add Rum. Swizzle with a Bar Spoon. Top with more Crushed Ice.

Glass; Cheers Cooler 14.25oz

Garnish; Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Cost Price; £1.69 (based on standard brands and normal trade prices)

CHERRY & CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI

• 15ml Monin Cherry Syrup
• 10ml Cacao Blanc
• 30ml Vodka
• 15ml Coffee Liqueur
• 30ml Espresso

Add all the ingredients to a shaker and shake with Ice.

Glass; Back to the 20s Nick & Nora 6oz

Garnish; Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Cost Price; £1.87 (based on standard brands and normal trade prices)

COST PRICES

Syrups are very much adjust to taste and its up to you to find your sweet spot. Some brands recommend 20ml, especially with coffee. Hence Monin sell a 10ml Pump especially for Coffee Shops. Some Cocktail recipes call for 25ml. However, I feel the sweet spot for the vast majority of serves is 15ml.

The golden rule;

You can always add more, never take away. So my advice would be to start with 15ml and if you find you need more, add more!