Raspberry Black Cherry Recipe

Muddle and Sweeten

Place the fresh raspberries, black cherry preserves, and granulated sugar in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the raspberries thoroughly until the mixture is juicy and the jam is well combined. The sugar helps macerate the fruit and dissolve the preserves.

Add the fresh lemon juice to the muddled fruit and stir for 10–15 seconds to combine and brighten the flavors.

Build the Cocktail

Add the vodka and black cherry liqueur to the muddled fruit mixture. Fill the shaker about halfway with ice (or add the cubed ice if using a mixing glass). Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.

If you prefer a smoother texture, double-strain the shaken mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled highball or coupe glass to remove seeds and large pulp. Otherwise, strain through a standard cocktail strainer directly into the serving glass over fresh ice.

Top with the club soda (about 2 oz) and gently stir once or twice to integrate without losing carbonation.

Add remaining fresh raspberries and the black cherry (or maraschino cherry) to a cocktail pick or drop directly into the drink. Finish with a lemon twist expressed over the surface if using, then rest on the rim.

Serve immediately while cold and slightly effervescent. Offer a straw if desired.