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Shaken · 1 serving

Cherry Bomb Gimlet

Tyson Buhler's gin sour layering dry kirsch and maraschino liqueur with lime, grapefruit, cane syrup, and New Orleans bitters.

Short answer

Cherry Bomb Gimlet is a shaken cocktail made with gin, kirsch, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, grapefruit juice, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cherry Bomb Gimlet 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 Bomb Gimlet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Kirsch15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Grapefruit Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters1 dash———
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: One small lime wedge

Method

How to make Cherry Bomb Gimlet

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one small fresh lime wedge for the final garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, kirsch, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, and cane syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add one dash of New Orleans aromatic bitters and fill the shaker with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until the tin is cold and the citrus mixture is fully integrated.

  5. 05

    Double strain through a fine strainer into the chilled coupe to remove ice and citrus pulp.

  6. 06

    Set the single lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without any cherry garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Cherry Bomb Gimlet taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Cherry Bomb Gimlet questions

What is in a Cherry Bomb Gimlet?

Kokto’s build uses gin, kirsch, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, grapefruit juice, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lime.

How long does a Cherry Bomb Gimlet 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 Bomb Gimlet prepared?

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

Is a Cherry Bomb Gimlet 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 B084https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/cherry-bomb-gimlet-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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