Cocktails

Cherry Fizz

Cherry Fizz is a cocktail made with Juice Of A Lemon, Cherry-Flavored Brandy, and Club Soda. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Highball Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic8.3% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

198 kcalCalories

8.3%ABV

19.2gSugar

27.7gCarbs

0.83Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozJuice of a LemonJuice
2.0 ozcherry-flavored brandyBase Spirit
to tasteClub SodaMixer

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into Highball glass with two ice cubes.Shaken
Fill with club soda and decorate with a cherry.Fill

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Cherry Fizz tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Cherry Fizz taste like?

Cherry Fizz is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

Citrus Fruit

Supporting notes

Oak Vanilla Mineral Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Cherry Fizz is right for you

Cherry Fizz is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 8.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Cherry Fizz if...

Skip Cherry Fizz if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Juice Of A Lemon2.0 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.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club Sodato taste

Soda WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Soda water is usually a close substitute for club soda.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 June 18, 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

Can I make a Cherry Fizz at home?: Yes. The Cherry Fizz uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.