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 cocktail cherry 

cocktail cherry
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Cocktail cherry in specialty coffee presents as a bright, sweet-tart red fruit note with a distinctly syrupy, almost candied quality that sets it apart from fresh cherry. It is commonly found in naturally processed Ethiopian and Kenyan coffees, where extended fruit contact during processing concentrates sugars and amplifies bold, jammy red fruit characteristics. This flavor can also emerge in anaerobic or extended fermentation lots, where the controlled environment deepens the cherry's sweetness into a rich, liqueur-like quality reminiscent of maraschino or Luxardo cherries.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of cocktail cherry

###  [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) 

 by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso)   Country  [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)    Region Antioquia   Elevation 1900m   Source La Cartagena    

First noted

Sep 04, 2026

Last tasted

Sep 11, 2026

 3 cuppings 

 [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") 

Recent cuppings with cocktail cherry tasted

###  [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/286-victor-florez-chiroso-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Sep 04, 2026    Since Roast  10 days    Roaster   [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "A soft, muted sage green that evokes the pale, cool flesh of a ripe honeydew melon — delicate, fresh, and subtly sweet.") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "A warm, luminous amber-orange (#F28A30) was chosen to capture the sun-ripened vibrancy of tangerine skin fused with the soft, golden glow of blossoms in full bloom.") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "The deep, vivid crimson-red of #B5173A mirrors the iconic bright-yet-dark hue of a cocktail cherry — bold, saturated, and slightly jewel-toned — evoking both the syrupy sweetness and the intense, concentrated red fruit character this flavor brings to the cup.") 

Explore other flavors

 [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22) [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33) [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65) [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23) [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3) [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) 

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###   [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india)  

  by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine)

          Country   [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india)       Region Karnataka       Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India      

First noted

Oct 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) 

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###   [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon)  

  by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters)

      Process Thermal Shock Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila       Source Jhoan Vergara      

First noted

Oct 13, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 13, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) 

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###   [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri)  

  by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)       Region Coto Brus       Source Doña Isa      

First noted

Oct 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) 

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###   [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural)  

  by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Mt. Elgon     Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm     Harvest 2026     Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru      

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) 

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###   [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)  

  by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee)

          Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Oromia         

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) 

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###   [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)        Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) 

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###   [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Jimma     Elevation 1950-2150m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) 

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###   [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey)  

  by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee)

      Process Honey        Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Bulambuli         

First noted

Sep 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 28, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) 

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###   [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

First noted

Sep 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 24, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) 

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###   [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)  

  by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry)      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1400m      Source Viviana Martinez      

First noted

Sep 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) 

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###   [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque)  

  by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic     Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru)       Region Amazonas      Harvest 2025     Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro      

First noted

Sep 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 10, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) 

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###   [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1400-1800m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner)
