Cocktails

Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom is an alcoholic cocktail built on Brandy. It leans sweet, fruit and oak. Served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic8 ingredients

Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.

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How hard is it to make?

Advancedshaken drink

Why: 8 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozCherry-flavored brandyBase Spirit
2.0 ozsuperfine sugarOther
2.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
0.75 ozcherry-flavored brandyBase Spirit
0.75 ozFresh lemon juiceJuice
to tasteTriple SecLiqueur Modifier
to tasteGrenadineSweetener
1 garnishmaraschino cherryGarnish

How to Make It

Rim chilled cocktail glass with brandy and sugar.Rim
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into glass.Shaken
Add cherry.Add

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Fruit Oak

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.

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

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

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

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Superfine Sugar2.0 oz

Powdered SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use carefully; powdered sugar can affect texture.
What changes: Powdered sugar can replace superfine sugar if it dissolves fully.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Brandy2.0 oz

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Secto taste

CointreauGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes: Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes: Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadineto taste

Fresh GrenadineGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.

Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated July 12, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Cherry Blossom?: The Cherry Blossom is a cocktail made with 8 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink.
What does a Cherry Blossom taste like?: Cherry Blossom has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Fruit, Oak, Vanilla. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Cherry Blossom?: Cherry Blossom pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Cherry Blossom?: The strength of Cherry Blossom depends on the exact measures and spirits used. Check the individual ingredient quantities in the recipe above for a precise estimate.
When is a Cherry Blossom typically served?: Cherry Blossom is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Cherry Blossom?: If you enjoy Cherry Blossom, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Cherry Blossom at home?: Yes. The Cherry Blossom uses 8 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Cherry Blossom with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.