This homemade Cherry Liqueur transforms simple Bing cherries and vodka into a sophisticated, ruby-red spirit perfect for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails. The process is incredibly simple, requiring no cooking, just time and patience. Fresh, sweet cherries infuse the neutral vodka with their natural juices and delicate floral notes, while the granulated sugar provides a smooth, syrupy finish that rounds out the alcohol’s bite. It makes a stunning homemade gift or a special treat for holiday gatherings. Store it in a cool, dark place for a few months to let the flavors deepen, resulting in a luxurious, velvety liqueur that tastes far more complex than its three ingredients suggest.
Cherry Liqueur
Description
This homemade Cherry Liqueur transforms simple Bing cherries and vodka into a sophisticated, ruby-red spirit perfect for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails. The process is incredibly simple, requiring no cooking, just time and patience. Fresh, sweet cherries infuse the neutral vodka with their natural juices and delicate floral notes, while the granulated sugar provides a smooth, syrupy finish that rounds out the alcohol's bite. It makes a stunning homemade gift or a special treat for holiday gatherings. Store it in a cool, dark place for a few months to let the flavors deepen, resulting in a luxurious, velvety liqueur that tastes far more complex than its three ingredients suggest.Ingredients
Directions
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Select plump, shiny Bing cherries with green stems, avoiding any with dark or wilted stems.
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Wash the cherries thoroughly, remove the stems, and dry them completely with a clean towel.
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Place the dried cherries into a clean, wide-mouth quart jar.
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Pour the granulated sugar over the cherries in the jar.
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Pour the vodka over the cherries and sugar, ensuring the fruit is fully submerged.
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Seal the jar tightly with a lid; do not stir or shake the mixture.
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Store the jar on a shelf in a cool, dark place for 3 months, leaving it undisturbed.
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After 3 months, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle.
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Discard the solid cherries and sugar residue.
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The liqueur is now ready to serve, or you can add flavorings like mint or orange extract for further customization.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 409.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 56.8g19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 56.8g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
