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    Home » Cocktail » Cherry Infused Vodka | All Natural

    Cherry Infused Vodka | All Natural

    Last updated on April 20, 2020. Originally posted on June 21, 2018 By Elaine 42 Comments

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    One of the things I love about the spring months is being able to make this cherry infused vodka recipe. Vodka infused with real fruit and not just flavoring is so much better not only because it’s natural, but because you know exactly what is in it!

    A bottle of cherry vodka on a cookie sheet background with cherries strewn on it

    Have you ever infused liquor?  If you haven’t, then you really should!  It’s easy and the results are outstanding.

    What is so great about doing it yourself? You can control the ingredients. You know that there are no added sugars, no preservatives, no questionable ingredients, just the fruit and the vodka. The end.

    How easy is infusing vodka with real fruit?

    It’s super easy.  But don’t take my word for it.  See the following steps:

    1. Cut up the cherries
    2. Place them in a jar
    3. Pour liquor over the cherries
    4. Cap the jar
    5. Put it in the counter or refrigerator

    The only thing hard about it is you have to wait a week for the vodka to properly infuse.

    Can you eat the cherries after they’ve infused the vodka?

    No.

    Don’t do it, unless all you want to taste is liquor. The cherry flavor leeches out of the fruit and melds with the vodka. I admit, I always try to eat one just because I wonder if this time it will be different.

    But alas, it isn’t. So do as I say, not as I do and toss the fruit once you fish it out of vodka.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • You can either use a mid level vodka like Ketel One or vodka that is of higher quality like Grey Goose.  I wouldn’t use anything below mid level because you want the best tasting finished product.
    • You can make a bigger batch by using more cherries and a fill the jar more.
    • Make sure the cherries you use are firm and not too ripe.
    • You can place the jar in the refrigerator, or let it infuse on the counter. If you choose the counter, it will infuse faster.
    • It takes 3 – 5 days on the counter and 5 – 7 in the refrigerator.

    How to make cherry infused vodka

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – cherries, a cherry pitter, large jar and vodka!

    Cherries in a measuring glass with the bottle of vodka and a jar in the background

    Step two

    Wash the cherries, take the stems off and take the pits out. Also, cut the cherries in half and place them in the jar. (A)

    Step three

    Pour the vodka over the cherries. (B)

    Cut up cherries in a large jar with vodka being poured in

    Make sure they are covered. (C)

    Step four

    Cap the jar of cherries and shake. See how the vodka is starting to turn pink? (D)

    A jar with cherries covered with vodka and then capped and shaken

    Now it is just a waiting game.

    It will take 3 – 5 days on the counter and 5 – 7 days in the refrigerator. (E)

    Step five

    Place a strainer in a large bowl and carefully empty the contents into it. (F)

    See how the cherries have lost their dark red color?  That’s why I said earlier not to eat them.

    After they’ve been soaked in alcohol, they are no longer flavorful.

    The jar of cherry vodka with the bleached cherries in a sieve

    Here are more infusions – the cherry vodka in front, the rhubarb vodka on the left and cherry bourbon to the right.

    Four bottles of infused alcohol on a colorful background

    I hope you enjoyed this cherry infused vodka recipe.

    If you’ve ever infused spirits with fruit, leave me a comment to let me know how it turned out.

    Other popular infusion recipes

    •  Watermelon infused vodka
    • Cranberry infused vodka
    • Ginger infused simple syrup
    • Cherry vodka sour

    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

    If you’ve tried this or any other recipe on the blog, I’d love the hear what you thought about it in the comments below.  I love hearing from you!  You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

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    Cherry Infused Vodka

    This cherry infused vodka is so tasty because you use real fruit and not artificial flavors!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Keyword: cherry infused vodka, cherry vodka
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Infusion time: 3 days
    Total Time: 3 days 5 minutes
    Servings: 3 cups
    Calories: 195kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups cherries (washed, pitted and cut in half)
    • 3 cups vodka

    Instructions

    • Add halved cherries in jar
    • Add vodka
    • Cover jar and shake. Either leave jar on the counter for 3 – 5 days or in the fridge for 5 – 7 days.
    • Place a sieve in a large bowl and carefully pour the contents in the sieve
    • Throw the cherries away
    • Bottle
    • Make a cocktail
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cherry pitter
    64 ounce jar
    sieve
    8 cup measuring bowl
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • You can either use a mid level vodka like Ketel One or vodka that is of higher quality like Grey Goose.  I wouldn’t use anything below mid level because you want the best tasting finished product.
    • You can make a bigger batch by using more cherries and a fill the jar more.
    • Make sure the cherries you use are firm and not too ripe.
    • You can place the jar in the refrigerator, or let it infuse on the counter. If you choose the counter, it will infuse faster.
    • It takes 3 – 5 days on the counter and 5 – 7 in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jacque Hastert

      June 21, 2018 at 11:57 am

      I would love to have a bottle of this natural flavored vodka laying around my house. Will have to make some of this very soon!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 21, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        Thanks Jacque. It’s so natural and delicious!

        Reply
    2. Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon

      June 21, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      I’ve never tried to infuse liquor but I’m sure I would LOVE it! I bet it’s something you can try with other berries too? I tried a delicious raspberry vodka once and I’d love to recreate it 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 21, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        Yes, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry. They are all so delicious Marie!

        Reply
    3. Haley D Williams

      June 21, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      This is something I have wanted to try! This looks like a good one to start with!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 21, 2018 at 5:48 pm

        Indeed it is. Thanks Haley!

        Reply
    4. georgie

      June 21, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      this is so cool! I’ve never done infused vodka before, i didn’t realise it was so easy though!!!! love it!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 21, 2018 at 5:22 pm

        Sooooo easy!! Thank you Georgie!

        Reply
    5. ali randall

      June 21, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      What a genius idea and I just picked up a bag of fresh cherries. This infused vodka would make for a delicious cocktail. I may have to try your watermelon vodka too.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 21, 2018 at 5:19 pm

        Infused vodka is so yummy. Don’t expect a strong flavor! It is slight but so yummy!

        Reply
    6. Beth

      June 22, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      I did this once many years ago with orange. It was really good but wow, cherry sounds amazing!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 22, 2018 at 3:37 pm

        It is, Beth! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Helena

      June 23, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Cherries sound fantastic! I like this Cherry Infused Vodka recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 25, 2018 at 8:57 am

        Thank you Helena! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Nicki

      June 25, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      I vote to eat the cherries!!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 26, 2018 at 3:06 pm

        Lol Nicki!!

        Reply
      • Connie

        June 18, 2021 at 10:46 pm

        Yes eating the cherries! Thanks you

        Reply
        • Elaine

          June 19, 2021 at 10:50 am

          Thanks Connie. 🙂 So you ate the cherries?

          Reply
    9. Chris

      July 01, 2018 at 11:53 am

      Sounds like a great flavor for infusing into vodka. Love to try some!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        July 02, 2018 at 10:21 am

        Thanks Chris!

        Reply
      • Gwyn

        January 23, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        Can you use frozen cherries?

        Reply
        • Elaine

          January 23, 2021 at 4:52 pm

          Yes, but make sure to thaw them thoroughly and rinse off any juice (usually there is added sugar). Let me know how it comes out, Gwyn.

          Reply
    10. Jacqui

      September 13, 2018 at 6:07 am

      Incredible recipe! It was very interesting to read about the cherries’ losing color – definitely something to keep in mind. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 13, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Thanks Jacqui! It is weird and it’s even more weird that you can’t eat the cherries. It makes me sad!

        Reply
        • Suzanne

          May 08, 2021 at 11:54 am

          Actually I HAVE used the leftover cherries- in baking quick bread and and in a bread pudding. In both cases, I had infused the vodka with seasonings (allspice, cinnamon, black peppercorns, cardamom) as well as the cherries. I dotted the cherry pieces and small dark chocolate chunks throughout the bread pudding, and in the bread I just stirred in both of those items right before baking. Delicious, but as already mentioned, not so much cherry flavor as cherry moisture and spices flavor. Just a thought…

          Reply
          • Elaine

            May 10, 2021 at 8:51 am

            That is so great, Suzanne. I never would have thought to use them in that way and I can’t wait to try it in bread. I usually just mourn the cherry and throw it away. Thank you for letting me know and for your comment.

            Reply
    11. Diana

      February 16, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Do you have to put the cherries since your not eating them anyway? This sounds like a yummy vodka to mix with chocolate vodka for a martini!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 17, 2019 at 1:31 pm

        Updated: Yes, Diana. You do need to pit the cherries. If you don’t it will have a weaker cherry taste. Pitting them allows for the vodka to pick up more of the taste from the flesh! Let me know how it goes.

        (The cherries are for the infusion, so they do need to be added to the vodka. Otherwise it wouldn’t be infused. And yes, Diana, the vodka is excellent with chocolate vodka!)

        Reply
        • sylvia Warfield

          June 17, 2019 at 10:23 am

          I think she meant do you need to pit the cherries!

          Reply
          • Elaine

            June 17, 2019 at 12:06 pm

            Oops. Thanks Sylvia!

            Reply
    12. Audrea

      June 24, 2019 at 11:13 pm

      I have infused peach, BlackBerry, blueberry, strawberry, cinnamon and jalapeno vodkas…I think cherry is gonna be the next one I try, that sounds so yummy and I am surprised I havent tried it yet!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 25, 2019 at 7:25 am

        How fun, Audrea! I Love that you infuse vodkas too. I’ve tried all of the ones you’ve mentioned other than cinnamon and jalapeno. I think you haven’t thought of doing cherry because the season is finite and the other fruits we can get year round. I hope you enjoy it when you try it!

        Reply
    13. Diane

      August 11, 2019 at 4:56 am

      I do not cut the cherries in half. Since they have a hole in the middle from pitting them, I don’t see the point. But if they are big cherries, I will take my Pampered Chef shears and do a little rough chop on them for a sec. I am all about saving time 🙂 I love using Tito’s vodka. Thank you for your recipes! Oh, and definately try jalapeno infused vodka. Makes a GREAT Bloody Mary 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 11, 2019 at 6:25 pm

        Hi Diane! Thanks so much. I love cutting my cherries in half just to get at more of the flesh, but I’m sure having the hole where the pit used to be is fine! 🙂 I also love to see the halves leech away the color. Brings me joy knowing the flavor is going in the vodka! And yes, Jalapeno vodka is so good in Bloody Mary’s!! Thanks for your comment. I really enjoyed reading it!

        Reply
      • Kim

        September 06, 2019 at 9:46 am

        Question, I didn’t cut mine in half. Will it still infuse? Should I let it sit in refrigerator another week? Also, should I shake the jar every now and then?

        Reply
        • Elaine

          September 08, 2019 at 10:25 am

          Did you pit them, Kim? If not definitely let it infuse longer. Is the vodka turning reddish? I would take a little spoon of the vodka and taste it after a week just to see if you can taste some cherry flavor. If so, I’d either give it a few more days, or call it good. And definitely shake it at least once a day.

          Reply
    14. Jen E

      March 13, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Can you use frozen cherries?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Yes you can. I’ve done it a few times but I prefer fresh! Keep your eye on it to make sure you don’t develop any mold. Chances are you wont but it’s a consideration.

        Reply
    15. Pam

      August 19, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Do you use tart or sweet cherries?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 19, 2020 at 6:02 pm

        Sweet Pam, so bing cherries.

        Reply
    16. Gomez

      January 06, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      I’ve infused with Meyer’s Lemons, Key Limes and Mangos. The limes were too hard on the knuckles. The lemons are fantastic. Will try the cherries tonight. I don’t like vodka so I use Everclear and then dilute to the desired ABV or Proof. I usually smooth it down with just. A little simple syrup at the very end. The citrus infusions are great added to an IPA or in a new-fangled Old Fashioned. Important: dilute it down…it’s a little “hot” if you don’t reduce the proof to something in the 30-50 range. Everclear draws out the color and flavor quickly, but it’s also 190 proof!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 07, 2022 at 1:50 pm

        I can imagine that it does need some dilution with Everclear! I love lemon infusions and Mangos, but haven’t tried limes yet. It’s on my todo list! I can see why you add simple syrup to citrus, but try the cherry infusion without first, you can always add it later, but you can’t take it out. Thanks for your comment as I appreciate it!

        Reply

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