Cherry Booze
Boozy cherry-infused vodka that steeps for three months, transforming fresh Bing cherries and sugar into a ruby-red liqueur with sweet, complex flavor.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
5 minREADY
10 minPatience pays off with this old-school infusion technique.
Fresh cherries dissolve slowly into high-proof vodka, releasing their deep fruit flavor and gorgeous crimson color without any stirring or fussing.
The hands-off magic happens over 90 days as the sugar pulls moisture from the fruit while the alcohol extracts every bit of cherry essence.
The reward? A smooth, sippable liqueur that rivals anything you’d buy at the store.
Variations
- Try red plums instead of cherries for a sweeter, more jammy flavor
- Use brandy instead of vodka for a richer, more sophisticated spirit
- Add a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean to the jar for subtle spice notes
Ingredients
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.
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