Cocktails

Cherry Wine Cocktail

Cherry Wine Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Danish Cherry Wine. It leans citrus and dried fruit. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 11.6% ABV and roughly 95 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic11.6% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

95 kcalCalories

11.6%ABV

3.7gSugar

8.1gCarbs

0.67Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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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

0.75 ozDanish Cherry WineFortified Wine
0.75 ozVodkaBase Spirit
2.0 ozJuice of a LimeJuice

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Dried Fruit

Supporting notes

Honey Rich Sweet 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?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its 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

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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 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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka0.75 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Juice Of A Lime2.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

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.

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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

What is a Cherry Wine Cocktail?: The Cherry Wine Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 11.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 95 calories.
What does a Cherry Wine Cocktail taste like?: Cherry Wine Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Dried Fruit, Honey, Rich. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Cherry Wine Cocktail?: Cherry Wine Cocktail pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Cherry Wine Cocktail?: The Cherry Wine Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 11.6%. That's approximately 0.67 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 95 kcal, 3.7g sugar, 8.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Cherry Wine Cocktail typically served?: Cherry Wine Cocktail is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Cherry Wine Cocktail?: If you enjoy Cherry Wine Cocktail, 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 Wine Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Cherry Wine Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Wine Cocktail 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.