Brian Nagele
Vodka is a classic liquor. The taste is crisp, neutral, and versatile, making vodka the ideal mixer for a wide range of cocktails.
Vodka is especially ideal for creating flavored hard liquor. One example of flavored vodka is cherry vodka. Cherry vodka is sweet and tart without being overpowering. This style of liquor works quite well for both fruity and savory cocktail recipes.
If you’re trying to make a vodka-based cocktail at home, you may wonder which flavored vodka brands are tastiest. Read on to learn more about the best cherry vodka brands that are worth trying.
Best Cherry Vodkas
Smirnoff Cherry
Smirnoff is an iconic vodka brand, and Smirnoff Cherry Vodka does not disappoint.
Smirnoff vodkas are triple distilled, and the cherry version has a tangy flavor with a sweet but not overwhelming taste.
Smirnoff Cherry Vodka adds the exact amount of juiciness you want to a fruit-based cocktail.
This vodka is also gluten-free and Kosher, making it a great inclusive option for your next house party.
Absolut Cherrys
Absolut is another beloved vodka band.
Absolut Cherrys combines a delightful fruit blend, including white cranberries, cherries, and plums.
The complex flavor profile allows this one ingredient to elevate any simple cocktail you can make at home.
If you aren’t up for making a complete cocktail, Absolute Cherrys has enough flavor to drink as a simple vodka soda.
Check out other popular Absolut flavors.
CIROC Red Berry Vodka
Ciroc Cherry Vodka is officially marketed as Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, but the central flavor is cherry.
In addition to cherry, Ciroc Red Berry Vodka has hints of strawberry, raspberry, and jam.
This vodka is your best cherry vodka option if you prefer vodka with a smooth finish.
Ciroc Red Berry Vodka can add plenty of flavor to a vodka cocktail without the harsh heat often associated with traditional vodka.
Three Olives Cherry
Three Olives is a popular vodka brand that's known for tasty flavored vodkas.
Their cherry is my favorite of their flavors, with the flavor of a classic maraschino cherry.
It also features notes of pineapple and orange that serve to enhance the fruity cherry flavor.
SVEDKA Cherry Limeade
While you may associate Svedka vodka with your college dorm room kitchen, Svedka is a reliable brand for flavored vodkas, especially if you want to make cocktails.
Svedka has discontinued it's original cherry flavor, but they do offer a cherry limeade.
The Svedka Cherry Limeade has ripe cherry flavor with a twist of tangy lime.
I think the lime enhances the cherry flavor!
Svedka vodka is distilled five times, resulting in a fresh and crisp vodka with the perfect amount of acidity to add some bite to your cherry vodka martini.
Pinnacle Cherry Vodka
Pinnacle is another great budget vodka brand with lots of flavors to offer.
I love this vodka in summer cocktails, as it provides plenty of cherry flavor.
Pinnacle Cherry has a five-times distilled smooth base with plenty of lush cherry flavor added in.