black cherry
noun
1
: a large cherry (Prunus serotina) of eastern and central North America having drooping clusters of small white flowers and astringent black or dark purple fruits
also
: the fruit
2
: the strong reddish-brown wood of the black cherry used especially for cabinetwork
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Specialty drinks include the Phoebe Jane ($15), which has vodka, black cherry and lemon-lime soda — the bar’s take on a Dirty Shirley.
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Lots of fleshy black cherry fruit with juicy cassis flavors, with some fine structure and mouthwatering acidity.
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Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The new flavors available include the Fruit Punch Refresher (made from a combination of black cherry and pink pineapple flavors mixed with lemonade) and a Peachberry Tea Dunkin’ Zero (a zero-sugar energy beverage featuring peach and blackberry flavors mixed with black tea).
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Lots of fleshy black cherry fruit with juicy cassis flavors, with some fine structure and mouthwatering acidity.
—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The new flavors available include the Fruit Punch Refresher (made from a combination of black cherry and pink pineapple flavors mixed with lemonade) and a Peachberry Tea Dunkin’ Zero (a zero-sugar energy beverage featuring peach and blackberry flavors mixed with black tea).
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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