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Cherry Liqueur

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Category: Beverages

 Ingredients List

  • 1/2 lb Bing Cherries
  • 1/2 lb Granulated sugar
  • 2 c Vodka

 Directions

Pick plump, shiny, well-coloured fruit with green stems, avoiding dark
coloured stems. Season is late April to August. DO NOT rince until use. Use
cherries as soon as ripe. Wash, stem, and towel dry cherries and place in a
jar. Pour sugar over the cherries, followed by the vodka. DO NOT mix them.
Cover with lid and store on a shelf for 3 months without disturbing, then
strain. Liqueur is ready to serve. Recipe can be varied with extracts
(chocolate, mint, orange, etc). Add approximately 1 teaspoon of extract to
finished liqueur and let sit for another few weeks. Experiment with small
portions of flavorings to find your desired taste. Container: Wide mouth
quart jar.

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