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Shaken · 1 serving

Cherry Blossom

A floral cherry sour layering vodka, kirsch, Moscato grappa, maraschino, and sakura syrup.

Short answer

Cherry Blossom is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, kirsch, grappa, maraschino liqueur, cherry blossom syrup, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cherry Blossom ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Cherry Blossom ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka40 ml4 cl1.4 oz5.3 parts
Kirsch10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Grappa10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cherry Blossom Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Saline Solution (optional)2 dash——Optional
Cocktail Cherry (optional)1 piece——Optional
Cherry Blossom (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: One cocktail cherry and one tiny edible cherry blossom on a short plain pick

Method

How to make Cherry Blossom

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one V-shaped cocktail glass and prepare the exact cherry-and-blossom garnish on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, kirsch, Moscato grappa, maraschino liqueur, cherry blossom syrup, fresh lemon juice, and optional saline into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass without ice fragments or petals.

  6. 06

    Set the single cherry-and-blossom pick at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Cherry Blossom taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Cherry Blossom questions

What is in a Cherry Blossom?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, kirsch, grappa, maraschino liqueur, cherry blossom syrup, and lemon juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Cherry Blossom take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Cherry Blossom prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Cherry Blossom alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B212https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/406/cherry-blossom · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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