Cherry Liqueur Drinks

Create a twist on a standard martini by adding cherry liqueur.martini image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com

Fruity drinks are delicious and satisfying. As an alternative to calorie-laden fruity drinks such as daiquiris, use cherry liqueur to jazz up your drinks. If you aren't a fan of sweet drinks, cherry liqueur mixed with the right ingredients will make a delicious cocktail, without being too overwhelming. Cherry liqueur in small amounts is a simple way to update a classic drink.

Before Dawn

Before dawn tangy and sweet cherry liqueur drink. The ingredients of this drink include cherry liqueur, of course, tequila, pink grapefruit juice, honey and lime juice. Once it's mixed, this drink is generally served with ice.

A fun drink for a party or event is called aviation. To create this cocktail, combine cherry liqueur, gin, lemon juice and sugar. Mix all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, along with ice. If you prefer the drink a bit sweeter, add enough sugar to make it that way. After you mix the ingredients, serve in a cocktail glass.

A type of dessert drink that includes cherry liqueur is a love bite. This drink is best served after dinner and in a small amount. The ingredients in the love bite include cherry liqueur, sweet cream and parfait amour. Layer all of the ingredients in a small cocktail glass and serve with a small spoon.

A babyface martini is a spin on a traditional martini cocktail. In addition to cherry liqueur, it contains a mix of dry vermouth and strawberry vodka, topped with strawberries. The ingredients, sans the strawberries, are mixed in a cocktail mixer and poured into martini glasses. Add cracked ice and garnish with the strawberries.