Cherry on Top Vodka Cocktail

A cherry-on-top vodka cocktail is the star of any party.

Here’s a fun cocktail to try! A cherry limeade vodka topped with limeade and a splash of Grenadine. It’s the ultimate cherry cocktail that will win over your taste buds with a single sip.

This vodka cocktail is great for entertaining friends or sipping on at home at the end of an evening. If you are a fan of cherry limeade drinks, you will love this boozy drink.

It has all those flavors but in a mixed drink form. It is excellent for pool parties, summer entertaining, or even a movie night refreshment. 

This Cherry on Top vodka cocktail is a refreshing drink with such a pretty color.

Sip and serve this bourbon cherry limeade or this simple Crown Royal cherry smash mixed drink. Both are bursting with rich cherry flavor in each sip.

Why Make This Cherry On Top Vodka Cocktail

• This is a cherry limeade-inspired cocktail that is made with simple ingredients. 
• It takes just minutes to make this refreshing summer-inspired mixed drink. 
• Its ingredients are versatile, so you can customize the drink to fit your preferences. 
• Great for a single glass or making a batch to serve a crowd. 

Another fantastic option is to try out are these tasty cherry vodka jello shots! 

Ingredients Needed For This Cherry Vodka Cocktail 

Cherry Limeade Vodka—The vodka is Sweet, tangy, tart, and vibrant, and it is truly the star of this drink. 
Limeade—You can buy any brand of limeade. Simply limeade is one of my favorites because it tastes so fresh. 
Grenadine—Grenadine is a beautiful cocktail mix-in. It is a sweet cherry-flavored juice that helps balance out the vodka kick. 
Cherries – Reach out for maraschino cherries to use as garnish for this drink. 
Lime Slices – A fresh lime slice is a gorgeous rim topper. 
Ice Cubes – This is a drink that is best served over ice. The chilled drink is going to enhance all the flavors. 

How To Make

Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in one shot of cherry limeade vodka. If you don’t have a shot glass, you can measure a shot differently. 

Then you will add in the grenadine and then fill the glass with limeade. 

Garnish with a lime slice and a maraschino cherry for garnish. 

Cherry on Top Variations And Substitutions

Here are a few simple ways to change this recipe a bit. Feel free to try new ways to create a different cocktail or keep it as shown in the recipe card. 

• Swap out the cherry limeade vodka and use a regular vodka, cherry flavored, etc. 
• Use lemonade instead of limeade. 
• Add a splash of lemon-lime soda or even soda water for a fizzy twist to the mixed drink. 
• If you don’t have grenadine, you can use simple syrup, cherry juice, or another sweet-flavored juice. 
• Leave out the grenadine for a limeade vodka drink. 
• Swap the cherry with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or another type of fruit. 
• Instead of iced, add all ingredients to a blender with ice and blend to make a slush-style drink. 

FAQs 

How can I make this drink less sweet?

To make this drink less sweet, use less grenadine. That will help reduce the sweetness. You can also use sugar-free or lower-sugar limeade mix. 

How can I make the drink look more festive?

Adding the lime wedge and cherry helps to dress up the drink. You can also use a colorful straw, colored sugar, or festive sprinkles to rim the glass. Add corn syrup to the rim and roll in sugar or sprinkles. 

Can I double this recipe? 

Yes, you can adjust the ratios of the ingredients to make a drink that serves as many people as you would like. Mix up in a large pitcher if you are serving a crowd. Serve over ice and serve right away.