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Cherry Clafoutis Cocktail Recipe
Cherry Clafoutis Cocktail Recipe

Cherry Clafoutis

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Cocktail History

The Cherry Clafoutis is a dessert cocktail that was created by drinks writer and consultant David T. Smith and alcohol brand ambassador Keli Rivers. The recipe, inspired by the French dessert of the same name, was first published in their book Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks and is made with a mixture of brandy, white chocolate, cherry, and almond.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Cognac: This is a type of brandy made in Cognac, France with distilled white wine. I used Courvoisier VSOP Cognac.

White Crème De Cacao: This is a liqueur made with white chocolate, vanilla, sugar, and alcohol. I used DeKuyper Crème De Cacao White.

Maraschino Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with Maraschino cherries, honey, herbs, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Luxardo Maraschino Orginale Liqueur.

Amaretto Liqueur: This is a liqueur made in Italy with almonds, spices, and alcohol. I used Di Amore Amaretto Liqueur.

Cherry: This is a fruit that has been soaked in brandy and rich syrup. I used Luxardo Maraschino Cherries.

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.

Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.

Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.

Cocktail Pick: This is used to hold the garnish. I used one from the I-MART Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.

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Cherry Clafoutis Cocktail Recipe

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

Appearance: Golden brown color

• Aroma: Nutty almond and cherry

• Taste: Dry flavor of brandy with hints of amaretto, chocolate, and cherry

• Finish: Brandy spices and more cherry

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “I’ve never had the French dessert that inspired this drink, but aside from the prominent maraschino notes from the liqueur, the Cherry Clafoutis wasn’t quite what I was expecting. I guess I imagined a sweeter beverage, but it turns out this one’s rather dry and is reminiscent of vintage cocktails, in my opinion. Although interesting, this just wasn’t my favorite.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks by David T. Smith and Keli Rivers.

Dessert Cocktails: 40 deliciously indulgent sweet drinks
Dessert Cocktails: 40 deliciously indulgent sweet drinks
Hardcover Book; Smith, David T. (Author); English (Publication Language); 64 Pages – 08/09/2022 (Publication Date) – Ryland Peters & Small (Publisher)
$12.99 Amazon Prime

This post contains affiliate links, meaning we make a small commission each time you purchase a product using our links. Product images sourced from Amazon Product Advertising API. Amazon affiliate links last updated on 2024-12-11.

Cherry Clafoutis

The Cherry Clafoutis is a dessert cocktail that was created by drinks writer and consultant David T. Smith and alcohol brand ambassador Keli Rivers. The recipe, inspired by the French dessert of the same name, was first published in their book Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks and is made with a mixture of brandy, white chocolate, cherry, and almond.

Prep Time 3 mins Assembly Time 2 mins Total Time 5 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 230 Best Season: Valentine's Day

Ingredients

Method

  1. Add brandy, white crème de cacao, maraschino liqueur, amaretto liqueur, and cubed ice to a mixing glass.

  2. Stir for 30-45 seconds.

  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.

  4. Garnish with cherry.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make this cocktail recipe non-alcoholic?

Use Escape Mocktails Non-Alcoholic Cognac Alternative in place of the brandy, Monin Premium White Chocolate Syrup in place of the white chocolate liqueur, Trader Vic’s Premium Maraschino Cherry Syrup in place of the cherry liqueur, and Monin Premium Amaretto Syrup in place of the amaretto liqueur to try a mocktail version of this drink.

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About The Author

Kendall is the creator of Novel Nightcaps, a mixology blog chronicling recipes she tries from her cocktail book collection.