Kirstin's Favorite Black Cherry Martini

Valentines's Day - Holidays and Events

My wife is a cherry fanatic and loves this martini. It has an excellent cherry flavor and the agave adds a unique sweetness.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 martini

Kirstin's Favorite Black Cherry Martini

Ingredients

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup ice cubes

or as needed

2 fluid ounces vodka

2 fluid ounces black cherry juice

½ fluid ounce grapefruit juice

1 teaspoon agave nectar

1 maraschino cherry

Croissants

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Spread sugar over a small plate. Pour lemon juice onto another small plate. Dip the rim of a martini glass in the lemon juice then into the sugar to coat.

Step 2

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka black cherry juice grapefruit juice and agave nectar. Cover shaker with lid and shake vigorously until chilled about 10 seconds. Strain drink into prepared martini glass and garnish with maraschino cherry.

Nutritional Information

Kirstin's Favorite Black Cherry Martini

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 249.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 31.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 26.3g

Vitamin A Iu: 66.9IU 1%

Vitamin C: 26.5mg 44%

Folate: 3.5mcg 1%

Calcium: 3.5mg

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 3.2mg 1%

Potassium: 51.4mg 1%

Sodium: 8mg

Calories From Fat: 0.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.