sour cherry
noun
: a widely cultivated cherry (Prunus cerasus) that has a round crown and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid fruits
also
: the fruit
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Sweet cherries should be lusciously sweet, while sour cherries should taste a little sweet and sour.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Spa Spritz Is the 2025 Drink of the Summer
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1/2 cup sour cherry preserves
1 quart vanilla ice cream or gelato
6 waffle ice cream bowls
2 Tbsp.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Spa Spritz Is the 2025 Drink of the Summer
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
1/2 cup sour cherry preserves
1 quart vanilla ice cream or gelato
6 waffle ice cream bowls
2 Tbsp.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Sour cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cherry. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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