Summer is into high gear and today we're making some fun and festive Boozy Cherry Bombs! These delicious grown-up treats are perfect for parties, offering a sweet and "spirited" twist that everyone will love!
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These red white and blue Boozy Cherry Bombs are the perfect way to spice up your next patriotic celebration! With sweet vanilla vodka-soaked maraschino cherries that are coated in white chocolate and blue sprinkles, how can you go wrong?
They serve as an excellent boozy treat for the Fourth of July, but can be customized to fit the theme of any festivity. Some of our other favorite alcohol-infused treats are these champagne cake pops, red velvet bourbon cake balls and mint oreo pudding shots!
With only four ingredients, this boozy cherry bomb recipe is so easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a patriotic party or simply craving something sweet and boozy, these cherry bombs are sure to be a hit with every adult who tries them!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Incredible flavor - Allowing the vodka to fully soak into these cherries will leave you with an amazing burst of flavor in every bite, hence the name “cherry bombs.” The incredible flavor of these boozy cherries will leave you wanting more every time!
- Simple to make - You only need four ingredients and about 30 minutes to prepare these cherries. Then, just pop them in the refrigerator and enjoy the next day.
- Fun and unique - If you’re looking for a new and creative way to enjoy your next patriotic celebration, these boozy cherry bombs are just the way to do it. They are sure to impress your guests in both taste and presentation!
- Easy to customize - This recipe is super great for customization. Whatever theme or event you’re planning, the flavors and colors can be changed to match!
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Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below to get your patriotic party started!
- Maraschino cherries - Sweet and juicy, perfect for absorbing in the flavors of the whipped cream vodka and leaving you with a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Pinnacle whipped cream vodka - Add a great vanilla flavor to your maraschino cherries that brings extra sweetness to the dessert that you don’t get with regular vodka.
- White almond bark - Melts smoothly and adds a perfect sweet coating to the cherries that tastes amazing with the other ingredients.
- Blue sprinkles - The final step to this red white and blue dessert! Sprinkles add a slight crunch and a subtle sweetness as well as making this boozy treat look as perfectly patriotic.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- This recipe also works well with strawberries.
- You can use different colored candy melts to add even more fun to this recipe! Just be sure to melt the candy in small batches and stir so that no chunks form.
- Instead of sprinkles, you can use blue sanding sugar to dip your cherries in as well.
- You can use fresh cherries instead of maraschino cherries, but be sure to pit them and allow them to soak for longer in the vodka because they aren't already stored in syrup. Keep in mind that using fresh cherries may not give you as sweet of a dessert.
How to Make Spiked Cherry Bombs
Once you've gathered all your ingredients, drain the syrup off of the cherries and then follow the steps below for a patriotic, sweet treat!
- Fill the jar and cover the cherries with vodka. Tightly cover the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain the cherries and place them on a plate lined with paper towel. Gently blot the cherries, removing any vodka.
- Melt white chocolate bark in a small bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring often. Dip each cherry into the melted bark ⅔ of the way. Allow excess bark to drip off.
- Next, dip the bottom ⅓ of the cherry into the blue sprinkles. Chill and allow to harden before serving.
Helpful Tips
- The longer you soak your cherries, the stronger boozy flavor you’ll have!
- You can save the syrup you drain off the cherries for future drinks as well as the cherry infused vodka that you’re left with.
- To make virgin cherry bombs for the kids, just omit the vodka.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can use any type of alcohol you prefer to soak your cherries in. The options for this recipe are limitless, so feel free to experiment with different flavors to find your favorite.
For the strongest flavor, I do recommend soaking your cherries in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours. However, if you are short on time, be sure to soak them for at least a few hours so that they can absorb some of the vodka.
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic version by omitting the marinating step or soaking the cherries in a flavored syrup or juice instead of alcohol. This way, everyone can enjoy them!
If you’re planning ahead, you can make these cherries 5-7 days ahead of time. Be sure to keep them in an airtight container and keep in mind that the longer the cherries soak, the stronger the booze flavor will be.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Over time the cherries will become less firm but should still taste the same.
Freezing Instructions
Freezing these boozy cherry bombs is not recommended due to the texture of the cherries becoming mushy when thawed.
More Recipes to Try For the 4th of July
Looking for other red, white and blue recipes like this? Try these:
Boozy Cherry Bombs
Ingredients
- 2 cups maraschino cherries with stems
- 1-2 cups Pinnacle whipped cream vodka
- 4 ounces White almond bark
- Blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Drain the syrup off the cherries, but I would suggest saving it for future drinks.
- Fill the jar and cover the cherries with vodka. Tightly cover the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain the cherries and place them on a plate lined with paper towel. Gently blot the cherries, removing any vodka. Once again, I would suggest saving the cherry infused vodka for future drinks.
- Prepare a baking sheet or plate by lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate bark in a small bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring often.
- Place blue sprinkles in another small bowl.
- Dip each cherry into the melted bark ⅔ of the way. Allow excess bark to drip off.
- Next, dip the bottom ⅓ of the cherry into the blue sprinkles.
- Place dipped cherries on your prepared baking sheet or plate.
- Chill and allow to harden before serving.
Notes
- The longer you soak your cherries, the stronger boozy flavor you’ll have!
- You can save the syrup you drain off the cherries for future drinks as well as the cherry infused vodka that you’re left with.
- To make virgin cherry bombs for the kids, just omit the vodka.
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