Drunken Cherries With Brandy Recipes

DRUNKEN CHERRIES

Steps:

• Rinse the cherries and pick out any bruised, soft or damaged fruit.
• Use a pair of kitchen sheers to trim the stems to about 1/2" long.
• Pack the cherries into a jar, filling it tightly and to the top.
• Use a funnel to fill the jar about 1/3 of the way with sugar.
• Fill the jar to the top with vodka and seal the lid on tightly.
• Shake and roll the jar in your hands until the sugar has dissolved.
• Place the jar in a cool dark spot for at least two weeks or longer (My friend Nola goes a full six months). Shake or roll the jar every so often a few times if you're going with a shorter soak and at least once a month if you're going for longer.

HOMEMADE BRANDIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Rinse cherries under cold running water and lay out in a single layer on a clean dish cloth.
• Pat the cherries dry.
• Using a scissor, clip the stem of the cherry while leaving approximately a quarter of the stem intact. (leaving the stem intact ensures a firm and crunchy cherry)
• Fill the jars with the cherries while leaving some head space in the jars.
• Pour the brandy over the cherries, making sure the cherries are completely submerged.
• Put the lids on the jars and refrigerate for 4 weeks before consuming. (If you can resist that long)
• This allows for the cherries to be infused with brandy flavour while the brandy intensifies with the crimson red hue of the cherries.
• Serve as an after dinner digestif

DRUNKEN CHERRIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until well mixed and sugar is dissolved.
• Ladle mixture into one 24 oz. (1-1/2 pints) glass jar; store, tightly covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 week.

MOONSHINE CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a small pot, place sugar and your booze of choice (original moonshine is recommended) and bring to a simmer over medium heat while stirring constantly.
• Once the mixture has come to a simmer, turn off the heat and let it sit for about 15- 20 minutes and then stir in a few tablespoons of lemon juice. Fill your sanitized glassware with the cherries and pour the boozy mixture over the top, leaving about 1-inch headspace. Secure the lid and store in the refrigerator for up to a year. If you'd rather the moonshine cherries be shelf-stable, process them in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.