Cocktails
Canadian Cherry
Canadian Cherry is a cocktail made with Maraschino Liqueur, Canadian Whisky, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Orange Juice. It is served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 1.0 ozMaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
- 2.0 ozCanadian whiskyBase Spirit
- 2.0 ozMaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
- 2.0 ozFresh lemon juiceJuice
- 2.0 ozOrange juiceJuice
How to Make It
- Moisten rim of old-fashioned glass with maraschino liqueur.Rim
- Fill with ice.Fill
- Shake ingredients with ice and strain into glass.Shaken
How to Serve
- Glass
- Old-Fashioned Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve Canadian Cherry cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.
Taste
What does Canadian Cherry taste like?
Canadian Cherry is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- Bright and citrusy
- Fruity and vibrant
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Canadian Cherry is right for you
Canadian Cherry is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 19.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Canadian Cherry if...
Skip Canadian Cherry if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.
When to serve
- Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.
Food pairings
Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
May be limited
Not compatible
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Alternatives to try
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Maraschino Liqueur1.0 oz
Maraschino Liqueur2.0 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice2.0 oz
Orange Juice2.0 oz
Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How strong is a Canadian Cherry?
- The published Canadian Cherry recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make a Canadian Cherry at home?
- Yes. The Canadian Cherry uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.