A recipe for Cherry Liqueur. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Cherry Liqueur shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/2 lb. Bing Cherries1/2 lb. Granulated sugar
2 c. Vodka
Directions
Pick plump, shiny, well-colored fruit with green stems, avoiding dark colored stems. Season is late April to August. DO NOT rinse 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 Tsp. 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.
