Cherry Vodka Infusion
A rich, flavorful homemade drink. Adjust cherry and sugar ratios for desired sweetness and strength.
Updated : 05 June, 2025
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
100 grams
Sour Cherry
2 tablespoon
Sugar
300 milliliters
Vodka
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
You can adjust the cherry-to-vodka ratio. More cherries create a stronger, richer flavor, while fewer make a lighter infusion. Don’t discard the cherries – they can be reused for another batch or as cake filling. You can make infusions from almost any fruit or berry, with sugar adjusted based on sweetness.
Preparation
Step 1
If you're unsure about the taste, make a small batch first. You can scale the recipe later using a calculator. Use ripe, sweet cherries. More sugar makes it closer to a liqueur.
Step 2
Wash the cherries and place them in a clean jar. You can use them with or without pits – pit-in cherries add tartness and shorten the infusion time. Lightly crush if desired, but vodka will naturally draw out color and flavor during steeping.
Step 3
Sprinkle sugar over the cherries in the jar.
Step 4
Pour high-quality vodka over the cherries to fully cover them. Seal the jar, shake gently to help dissolve the sugar, and place it in a dark place for at least 3 weeks. Shake occasionally if cherries have pits.
Step 5
If using cherries with pits, remove them after 3 weeks and strain the infusion into a clean container. If using pitted cherries, steeping can last 3–6 weeks. This is safer and gives a deeper flavor.
Step 6
Strain the finished cherry vodka infusion and pour into a bottle or decanter. Store in a dark place.
Step 7
Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Note: The infusion is strong (around 40% ABV / 80 proof), so enjoy in moderation. Cheers!