Blood Cherry Martini

Cherries and blood orange juice make an interesting combination.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 4  bing cherries, plus extra for garnish
• 1⁄2 ounce Grand Marnier
• 1 1⁄2 ounces vodka
• 1 1⁄2 ounces  blood orange juice
• 1  dash  maraschino  cherry flavored liqueur (Luxardo)

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, mash the cherries together with the Grand Marnier.
2. Add in the vodka and blood orange juice; fill with ice.
3. Cover and shake vigorously; set aside.
4. Splash a small amount of the maraschino liqueur into a martini glass; swirl a few times to completely coat the inside of the glass and discard the rest.
5. Strain the drink into the coated martini glass.
6. Drop a bing cherry into the glass for garnish.