Cherry Booze
Drink
Yield
4 servingsPrep
5 minCook
5 minReady
10 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
Bing cherries
big |
* |
| 1 | pound |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | x |
vodka
1 fifth gin vodka or brandy (at least 90 proof) (vodka preferable) |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
Bing cherries
big |
* |
| 453.6 | g |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | x |
vodka
1 fifth gin vodka or brandy (at least 90 proof) (vodka preferable) |
* |
Directions
Wash and stem cherries gently so as not to bruise them; dry on towel.
Place cherries in 2qt jar and pour sugar over them.
DO NOT STIR OR SHAKE!
Pour liquor over cherries and sugar, cover w/lid.
DO NOT STIR!
Let stand undisturbed for 3 months.
Strain into (2) 1qt bottles.
Fruit will have dissolved and both color and flavor the liquid.
NOTE: If using plums, red meated make nicer color and sweeter.
