Chocolate Covered Cherry Shots

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These Chocolate Covered Cherry Shots are the perfect little cocktail for a party or Valentine’s Day. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this chocolate shot recipe tastes like chocolate-covered cherries.

Rich in chocolate flavor, this chocolate covered cherry shot recipe is one delicious drink you will want to break out at your next party or date night.

These are so much fun to make and the flavor combination is delicious!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Easy Recipe. With just 5 ingredients, this cherry shot recipe comes together super quickly, making it ready to serve in minutes.

Tasty. With it’s chocolate and cherry flavor combination – you know its gong to be good! It’s a nice combination of flavors and makes for a fun cocktail shooter.

Festive. This cherry shot recipe is fun and festive. These delicious treats would look so festive on your cocktail cart or dessert table.

Chocolate Cherry Shot Ingredients

chocolate liqueur – I use Godiva chocolate liqueur – it is the best and it gives the drink a creamy chocolate flavor.
vodka – I used a white vodka but if you can find a cherry vodka, I bet that would tasted good too.
grenadine
whipped cream
chocolate sauce – such as Hersheys chocolate syrup
cherries – I used maraschino cherries.

See recipe card for quantities.

Equipment

Just a few things are needed:

cocktail shaker
2 – small cordial glass or shot glass. I used these tall shot glasses.

Substitutions & Variations

Cherry vodka, Marshmallow vodka or Black Cherry vodka can be subbed for the vodka.
Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur , Irish Cream or or Kahlua coffee liqueur can be subbed for the chocolate liqueur.
Fresh strawberries – can be subbed for the maraschino cherries.

How To Make a Chocolate-Covered Cherry Shot

Step 1 – To a cocktail shaker, add vodka and ice.

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Step 2 – Add chocolate liqueur

Step 3 – Add grenadine. Shake to combine and chill.

Step 4 – Strain into two shooter glasses or similar. Add whipped cream.

Step 5– Top with a thin layer of chocolate topping and a maraschino cherry. serve immediately.

Storage & Serving Suggestions

Store leftover liqueur at room temperature in an airtight container.

Serve these delicious drinks with these Valentine’s Pretzels or these Heart Thumbprint Cookies for a special Valentine’s Day Treat.

Top tip

Make a big batch ofthese for a party.
For a fun added twist, you can rim the shot glasses with red colored sugar.
Save the maraschino cherry juice for other cocktails.

Recipe FAQs

What is a Maraschino cherry?

A maraschino cherry is a vibrant red, preserved cherry.

Where can I find Maraschino cherries?

They are in the ice cream topping section of your grocery store.

What are the Best chocolate liqueurs to use in this recipe?

I personally like Godiva, Baileys chocolat luxe or Mozart chocolate cream liqueur.

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