I was looking at the maraschino cherries that I soak each year in Grand Marnier and then dip in chocolate and got the inspiration for this cocktail. Something red and festive, sweet but yet still refreshing and light tasting.
I threw around some ideas in my head and came up with this Cherry Bomb cocktail. It is oh so good and perfect to celebrate the holidays with. I added one of my soaked Grand Marnier cherries for the garnish but you can just add a plain one, just as effective.

Cherry Bomb for Holiday Drinks and Appetizers #SundaySupper
A great cocktail to celebrate the holidays with!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz. Grenadine
- 1 oz. Grand Marnier
- 1 oz. Kirsch
- Club Soda
- Orange Slice and Cherry to garnish
Instructions
- Mix Grenadine, Grand Marnier, and Kirsch and divide between two glasses over ice.
- Top with club soda, stir gently, and garnish with the orange and cherry.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 56Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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- In honor of the Sandy Hook victims and their families, we have canceled our regularly scheduled #SundaySupper Chat this week.
Let this be a time when we renew our faith in the power of love and realize the importance of time with our families.
Comments & Reviews
Renee says
Such a festive drink for the holidays, especially with the color. Oh, and I’m loving those little cocktail shakers.
Noshing with the Nolands says
I have been given those little shaker ornaments as gifts. Thanks for coming over Renee!
Hezzi-D says
Looks like a great holiday drink. I love pretty colored fizzy beverages!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I am all over holiday cocktails, so much fun!!
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says
It’s like a grownup shirley temple! Love it!
Noshing with the Nolands says
You are right, I never thought of it that way Jen, but in the States you don’t fill it with orange juice like we do here in Canada.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
This looks delish! I want some now! Happy #SundaySupper friend!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Tammi and Cheers!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Definitively a festive drink! I haven´t had grenadine in ages. Interesting recipe Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Paula!!
Sheila Fretz says
This looks so nice and refreshing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Sheila it is refreshing!! Happy Holidays!
Conni Smith says
How cool! This drink *looks* like the “Kiddie Cocktails” I would get when we went to the Friday Fish Fry at Benedetti’s Supper Club when I was a kid, with the cherry and orange slice done that way – but this is definitely not a kiddie drink! It looks scrumptious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Conni, I am glad it is evoking some memories for you.
Liz says
What a gorgeous, festive cocktail, Tara! Sounds delish, too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Liz!! Happy Holidays!
Arlene@FlourOnMyFace says
That is a pretty holiday drink!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Arlene!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
Loving all the cocktail recipes! This one looks delicious. A hit at any get together.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Lane, I am going to make it again over the holidays!
Sarah says
A grown up Shirley Temple! Yes please!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Sarah. Happy Holidays!!
Soni says
Love the bight red color of this and looks very inviting! Love the garnish with the orange and the pretty cherry!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Soni for coming by, glad you liked it!
Bea says
Such a beautiful drink!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Bea!
Katie says
Yummmm! This sounds like quite a tasty cocktail, if you asked me!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Katie!!
Heather @girlichef says
This is my kind of cocktail. I just bet that it goes down WAY too easily ;). Yum.
Noshing with the Nolands says
That can always be a problem. The soda water cuts the sweetness nicely. Thanks for coming by!!
Cindys Recipes says
Very cute and festive looking!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Gorgeous! Would love to have one of these right now!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Wish I could just pass one through to you!! Cheers!!
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
What a beautiful shot! And I would gladly enjoy a cherry bomb for the holidays!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Brandie!!
chatteringkitchen says
Its early afternoon right now but I still wish I could have a glass :). Sounds delicious
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over, they are festive and tasty!!
Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite says
I hadn’t heard of Kirsch so I had to look that up, it sounds wonderful. This would be a perfect drink to serve at my new years eve party. 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Laura, Happy Holidays!
Megan says
Great festive drink!!! Thanks for sharing
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Megan!!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I am totally loving all the drinks & cocktails for this week’s Sunday Supper and yours, Tara, looks fabulous! I can almost taste it reading your description: “sweet but yet still refreshing and light tasting.” I could really use one of these on this dreary Monday morning. Happy holidays!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Nancy, I wish I could send you one. LOL Happy Holidays!!!
The Ninja Baker says
The Cherry Bomb looks like a great update of my Shirley Temple childhood favorite. Love the idea of rolling Grand Marnier soaked maraschino cherries in chocolate, too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I have done the cherries for ever. We start to soak them the beginning of November. I take out half the juice that the maraschino cherries are in and replace it with Grand Marnier. Thanks for coming over!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
This sounds so good – I think it would be a great summer drink, too! And by the summer, I can drink again 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Brianne, wait until the summer and then enjoy!!
Sunithi says
OOh this looks so festive and light and lovely. Been looking for some new holiday drink ideas, & this sounds great !!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I hope you try it, man I could go for one right now!!
Heide M. says
Wish I had a sip of this drink
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Heide and Happy Holidays!!