Kirstin's Favorite Black Cherry Martini

My wife is a cherry fanatic and loves this martini. It has an excellent cherry flavor and the agave adds a unique sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 fluid ounces vodka
• 1 maraschino cherry
• ½ fluid ounce grapefruit juice
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
• 2 fluid ounces black cherry juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread sugar over a small plate. Pour lemon juice onto another small plate. Dip the rim of a martini glass in the lemon juice, then into the sugar to coat.

Step 2

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, black cherry juice, grapefruit juice, and agave nectar. Cover shaker with lid and shake vigorously until chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain drink into prepared martini glass and garnish with maraschino cherry.