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ruths chris black cherry martini

Ruth's Chris Black Cherry Martini Recipe

You'll find this black cherry martini to be the perfect blend of sweet cherry flavors and a touch of tartness, without being overly complicated to make.
I've found that using fresh black cherry juice really brings out the depth of flavors in this cocktail.
Make sure to chill your martini glass in advance for the best sipping experience.
You'll love how the balance of black cherry juice, vodka, and just a hint of lemon creates a rich and satisfying drink.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1
Ingredients
  
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Black Cherry Juice
  • 0.5 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 tsp Agave Nectar
  • Lemon Juice for rim coating
  • Sugar for rim coating
  • Ice Cubes
Instructions
 
  • Gather all your ingredients.
  • Place the sugar on a small plate.
  • Pour lemon juice onto a separate small plate.
  • Dip the rim of your martini glass in the lemon juice, then coat the rim with sugar from the plate.
  • Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Add the vodka, black cherry juice, grapefruit juice, and agave nectar to the shaker.
  • Cover the shaker with its lid and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into your prepared martini glass.