A fun way to make your own cherry-infused liquor dessert drink. Tart cherries are the real star of this recipe. This is usually made in August and traditionally served with Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Warning: The cherries are very strong after a few months, so eat responsibly. Serve over ice with Sierra Mist or Sprite to cut the liquor strength. Liquor-soaked cherries are also very good over vanilla ice cream for a fun adult dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted tart cherries , such as Door County cherries
- 0.33 cups white sugar , or to taste
- 1 cup vodka , or as needed
Instructions
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Put cherries in a clean, 1-quart glass jar; add sugar. Fill the rest of the jar with vodka. Place lid on jar and shake. Cherries will float in the beginning and will settle in time.
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Store jar in a cool, dark area for 1 to 4 months, shaking jar occasionally.
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