Cherry Liqueur

Title:
Cherry Liqueur

Yield:
3 Cups

Categories:
Alcohol,
Beverages




Ingredients:





   1/2 lb Bing Cherries


   1/2 lb Granulated sugar


     2 c  Vodka






 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.