These patriotic cherry bombs are one of my favorite easy treats to whip up for summer get-togethers. They’re simple, eye-catching, and just plain delicious. All you need are maraschino cherries, your favorite booze, some white chocolate, and blue sugar to create this red, white, and blue treat.

They come together quickly, but don’t be surprised if they disappear even faster. I love how they bring a pop of color and fun to any festive spread, and there’s no complicated prep involved.

If you’re looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing adult treat that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did, this recipe is for you (it can be adapted for the kids to enjoy to!).

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Red, white, and blue patriotic cherry bombs on plate, with festive Fourth of July decorations.

Equipment You Will Need

Microwaveable bowl
Small / shallow bowl
Spoon or stirrer
Baking sheet
Wax paper or parchment paper

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Ingredients for making Patriotic Cherry Bombs - maraschino cherries with stems, white chocolate melts and blue sanding sugar

Red White and Blue Cherry Bombs

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These Boozy Patriotic Cherry Bombs are a fun and festive adult treat perfect for summer celebrations. Maraschino cherries are dipped in melted white chocolate with alcohol, and coated with blue sugar for a red, white, and blue flair!

Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Yield: 30-35 cherries

Ingredients

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2 jars of maraschino cherries with stems

1/2 package white chocolate melts

Blue sanding sugar

1/3 cup Malibu Rum or vanilla vodka

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Instructions

Carefully remove the cherries from the jars and place on a paper towel to dry.
Pour a generous amount of the sanding sugar into a small, shallow bowl.
Melt the white chocolate in a microwaveable bowl in 15-20 second increments until melted, stirring after each increment.
Add 1/3 cup Malibu Rum or vanilla vodka into the white chocolate after it’s melted and mix until thoroughly combined. Be sure the alcohol is room temp or it will clump the chocolate.
Dip the cherries into the white chocolate, covering 1/2 to 3/4 of each cherry.
Immediately dip into the sanding sugar, making sure to only cover the bottom 1/4 of the cherry.
Place onto a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use a utensil to remove the cherries (as the juice will stain), being careful to not break the stems.
White chocolate chips can be used instead of white chocolate melts.
FOR NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSION: Simply remove the alcohol if you want it kid friendly.
These can be made a few hours ahead of time or even the night before.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Category: Sweet Treats

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients and process image for making patriotic cherry bombs — *Gather your ingredients. Remove cherries from the jar and place on a paper towel to dry.*

Process image for making patriotic cherry bombs - melting white chocolate and dipping cherries into it — *Melt white chocolate and add in the rum. Then, dip the cherries covering 1/2 to 3/4 of each.*

Process image for making patriotic cherry bombs - dipping cherries into sanding sugar — *Dip the cherries into the blue sanding sugar covering only bottom 1/4 of each.*

Process image for making patriotic cherry bombs - placing cherries on parchment paper — *Place cherries on parchment paper.*

Process image for making patriotic cherry bombs - finished cherry bombs ready for serving — *Chill, serve and enjoy!*

These boozy cherry bombs are perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any backyard BBQ where grown-up fun is on the menu. They add a festive flair with minimal effort and always get people talking.

If you love easy, creative party treats like this, don’t forget to check out the other fun and flavorful ideas here on the blog. There’s always something new to try!

If you liked this recipe, don’t miss the Fireworks Cocktail and the Red, White & Blue Jello Shots—they’re both festive and fun!

Little Party Pixie advocates quality over quantity. Always drink responsibly!

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