The Cherry Bomb Shot is a fun party shot recipe made with cherry-flavored vodka (or liqueur), energy drink and grenadine. If you’re looking for a fun and flavorful cocktail, we’re excited for you to try this Cherry Bomb recipe. With preparation taking just a few minutes, this recipe is quick, easy and tasty!
Related: Green tea shot, Jello Shots, Lemon shot, Mexican candy shot, Gummy Bear Shot, Kamikaze shooting.
Ingredients
- Cherry vodka – Or cherry liqueur (like cherry schnapps)
- Energy drink – Like Red Bull
- Grenadine – Choose store bought or make your own with our grenadine recipe.
For a bomb shot you will need a shot glass and a whiskey glass. For the highball glass, we recommend something thick and sturdy, not a delicate cocktail glass. You won’t need a shaker for this recipe: you can mix it directly in the glass.
What does a Cherry Bomb taste like?
A Cherry Bomb Shot is a unique flavor explosion of fruity flavors. We love the cherry flavor combined with the sweetness of Red Bull. Your taste buds will thank you.
Instructions
Pour half a glass of chilled Red Bull and add a little grenadine. This creates a cool layered effect.
Prepare your cherry vodka shot glass.
Hold the shot glass over the drinking glass and gently set it down.
Once the two drinks are combined, drink quickly as you would a shot.
Cherry Bomb Cocktail
If you prefer to enjoy it in a cocktail rather than a shot, you can! Simply remove the shot glass from the drinking glass. Or if you like, transfer your finished drink into something like a martini glass and slowly sip the concoction.
Tips for making
- Add a maraschino cherry or lemon zest as an optional garnish.
- If you need a substitution, you can use regular (unflavored) vodka or another cherry liqueur like cherry schnapps.
- If you don’t want the caffeine in Red Bull, you can substitute it with a lemon-lime soda.
- If you want to add some acidity, add freshly squeezed lime juice.
- For extra fruity flavor, add a little orange juice or pineapple juice to this recipe.
More bomb blasts
- Boilermaker – The original shot is made by pouring a shot of whiskey or rye into a lager. Boilermaker Shot.
- Irish shot – The Irish version of a Boilermaker uses Guinness Stout, Irish whiskey and Irish cream liqueur.
- Jägerbomb firing – Drop a glass of Jägermeister liqueur into Red Bull to make this popular recipe – Jägerbomb firing.
- Las Vegas bomb –Drop a shot of Crown Royal and peach schnapps into a glass of Red Bull and cranberry juice for this variation- Vegas bombing.
- Dr Pepper on fire – Drop a shot of amaretto and Overproof rum (often on fire) into a glass of beer for this dangerous shot recipe.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cherry Bomb shot made from?
Cherry vodka (or liqueur), energy drink and grenadine.
Are Cherry Bomb shots strong?
This fruity recipe has an ABV of 13. The relatively low alcohol content should still be consumed with caution, as when alcohol is combined with caffeine it is easier to overindulge.
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Learn how to make a Cherry Bomb shot using cherry vodka, Red Bull, and grenadine.
Instructions
Pour half a glass of chilled Red Bull and add a little grenadine. This creates a cool layered effect.
Prepare your cherry vodka shot glass.
Hold the shot glass over the drinking glass and gently set it down.
Once the two drinks are combined, drink quickly as you would a shot.
Remarks
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- Add a maraschino cherry or lemon zest as an optional garnish.
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- If you need a substitution, you can use regular (unflavored) vodka or another cherry liqueur like cherry schnapps.
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- If you don’t want the caffeine in Red Bull, you can substitute it with a lemon-lime soda.
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- If you want to add some acidity, add freshly squeezed lime juice.
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- For extra fruity flavor, add a little orange juice or pineapple juice to this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional intake
Cherry Bomb Shot (ready)
Amount per serving
% Daily Value*
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is calculated automatically using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where applicable, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.