Spirit × flavor
Cherry Gin Cocktails — Data-Backed Ranking
20 Gin cocktails deliver a cherry flavour profile in this data, led by Aviation and Blue Devil Cocktail.
Cherry and gin work well together because the spirit acts as a carrier — it does not fight the flavor, it extends it. The drinks here either feature cherry as the dominant note or use it as a counterpoint to the spirit's own character.
26Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
5.9gMedian sugar
198 kcalMedian calories
29.0%Median ABV
Best matching drinks
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aviation | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 152 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 2 | Blue Devil Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 340 kcal | Any occasion |
| 3 | Bluebird | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 191 kcal | Any occasion |
| 4 | Boomerang | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 161 kcal | Any occasion |
| 5 | Casino | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 145 kcal | Any occasion |
| 6 | Casino Royale | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 214 kcal | Any occasion |
| 7 | Cornell Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 253 kcal | Any occasion |
| 8 | Doctor Cook | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 383 kcal | Any occasion |
| 9 | Dr. Cook | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 383 kcal | Any occasion |
| 10 | English Rose Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 210 kcal | Any occasion |
| 11 | French 75 | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 244 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | Gentle Ben | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 204 kcal | Any occasion |
| 13 | Gin Daisy | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 157 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Gin Smash | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 152 kcal | Any occasion |
| 15 | Gin Sour | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 151 kcal | Any occasion |
| 16 | Grapefruit Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 168 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 17 | London Town | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 151 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 18 | Martinez 2 | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 192 kcal | Any occasion |
| 19 | Melon Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 207 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 20 | North Pole Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 274 kcal | Any occasion |
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Frequently asked questions
- What are cherry gin cocktails?
- These are cocktails where gin is the primary spirit and cherry is a confirmed primary flavor tag in WhatDrink data. The list is filtered — not all gin cocktails are cherry.
- What does a cherry gin cocktail taste like?
- The cherry character comes from ingredients that complement gin's natural profile. The specific taste depends on the recipe, but the combination appears frequently enough in WhatDrink data to represent a recognized flavor direction for gin.
- Why does cherry work well with gin?
- Gin and cherry tend to reinforce rather than clash with each other. The specific mechanism depends on the recipe, but the pairing is common enough in WhatDrink data to be a recognized pattern.
- Are all gin cocktails cherry?
- No. This list is filtered to show only drinks where cherry is a confirmed primary flavor tag. Many gin cocktails go in entirely different flavor directions.
- How many cherry gin cocktails are on this page?
- This page shows 20 drinks matching both the spirit and flavor criteria in WhatDrink data.
- When should I drink a cherry gin cocktail?
- Cherry gin cocktails tend to suit specific occasions — check the occasion tags on individual recipe pages for guidance on timing and setting.
- Can I make a cherry gin cocktail at home?
- Most gin cocktails use accessible ingredients. Click through to any recipe on this page for a full ingredient list and preparation steps.