Recipes Cherry Blossom Be the first to rate & review! Jamie Boudreau · VesselSeattle mixologist Jamie Boudreau of Vessel named this drink after a sweet he ate as a child in his native Canada, a chocolate bonbon filled with a syrup-soaked maraschino cherry. His interpretation is more sophisticated, with vibrant cherry aromas and a subtle chocolate flavor. More Whiskey Cocktails By Jamie Boudreau Updated on March 28, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 2 griottine cherries, skewered on a pick (see Note) 3/4 ounce cherry eau-de-vie (also known as kirsch or kirschwasser) 1/4 ounce crème de cacao Dash of Angostura bitters 1 1/4 ounces rye Ice Directions Fill a pint glass with ice. Add the rye, cherry eau-de-vie, crème de cacao and bitters and stir well. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with the cherries. Notes Griottine cherries are sour cherries soaked in kirsch or syrup. They are available in the international section in supermarkets or online at zingermans.com. Rate it Print