Patriotic Boozy Cherries
These easy patriotic boozy cherries are the ultimate red, white, and blue summer party treat. Made with juicy maraschino cherries soaked in vodka, dipped in creamy white chocolate, and topped with festive patriotic sprinkles, this fun adult dessert is perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July parties, summer BBQs, pool parties, and backyard entertaining. They’re sweet, boozy, festive, and always one of the first treats to disappear from the dessert table.
Servings 25 cherries
Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries with stems, drained
- 1 cup vodka
- 12 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for smoother melting
- 1/4 cup patriotic red white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Drain the maraschino cherries and gently pat them dry with paper towels. Place the cherries into a bowl or jar and pour the vodka over the top until the cherries are fully covered.
- Cover and refrigerate the cherries for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for stronger boozy flavor.
- Remove the cherries from the vodka and place them on paper towels. Pat them very dry so the white chocolate coating sticks properly.
- Add the white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Hold each cherry by the stem and dip into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Immediately top the cherries with patriotic sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Place the dipped cherries onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
- Refrigerate the cherries for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is fully set.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Soaking the cherries overnight gives them the best boozy flavor.
Be sure to dry the cherries well before dipping to help the chocolate stick smoothly.
White chocolate melting wafers work best because they melt easier and create a smoother coating.
You can use vanilla vodka, whipped cream vodka, cherry vodka, rum, or bourbon for fun flavor variations.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Be sure to dry the cherries well before dipping to help the chocolate stick smoothly.
White chocolate melting wafers work best because they melt easier and create a smoother coating.
You can use vanilla vodka, whipped cream vodka, cherry vodka, rum, or bourbon for fun flavor variations.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.