Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin is a vibrant, fruit-accented gin that fuses traditional London-style botanicals with the lush, tangy intensity of sour Amarena cherries. Bright, aromatic, and delightfully juicy, it stands out as both a refreshing sipping gin and a creative base for elevated cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by Luxardo, a storied Italian distiller with roots in deep fruit liqueur tradition dating back to 1821, Sour Cherry Gin takes the brand’s expertise with fruit and marries it to classic gin craft. Starting with a carefully curated botanical blend — typically featuring juniper, citrus zest, coriander, angelica root, and other traditional gin aromatics — the spirit is then infused with luxuriously ripe sour cherries, reminiscent of Luxardo’s famed Amarena cherries.

The process integrates natural fruit essence and a balanced sweetness that highlights the cherries’ tart-sweet character while allowing the botanical foundation to remain prominent. The result is a gin that honors both its classic lineage and Luxardo’s fruit heritage.

Critics Reviews

There are no widely published professional critic scores from major spirits publications specifically for Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin. In spirits enthusiast circles and bartender communities, it is commended for its distinctive fruit integration, aromatic clarity, and versatility — particularly when used in cocktails that benefit from both gin structure and fruit brightness.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Expressive and fragrant, with sour cherry, wild berry, and citrus peel up front, underpinned by classic juniper and botanical spice. Hints of almond and subtle floral notes emerge on gentle air.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with a plush yet balanced mouthfeel. The tangy cherry character leads, supported by botanicals — juniper, citrus, and gentle spice — and a smooth, fruit-driven sweetness that stays lively without overwhelming.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing, with lingering sour cherry and citrus zest, a touch of botanical warmth, and a vibrant, slightly tart close that invites another sip.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Cherry Gin & Tonic

• 2 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

• 4–5 oz premium tonic water
  Build over ice in a highball glass; garnish with a lime wheel and a few fresh cherries.

Cherry Blossom Fizz

• 1.75 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

• 0.5 oz simple syrup

• Soda water to top
  Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice; strain into an ice-filled Collins glass; top with soda; garnish with lemon twist.

Amarena Negroni (Fruit Forward)

• 1 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

• 1 oz Campari

• 1 oz sweet vermouth
  Stir with ice; strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large cube; garnish with orange peel and a cherry.

Cherry Martini

• 2 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

• 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  Stir with ice; strain into a chilled coupe; garnish with a twist of grapefruit.