Homemade Cocktail Cherries
Delicious homemade cocktail cherries soaked in bourbon, perfect for garnishing drinks or enjoying on their own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 jar (approximately 1-2 cups) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Preserving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prep the cherries by washing them and removing the pits.
- Combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup bourbon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the cherries to the pot and stir gently to coat in the syrup.
- Cool the mixture after simmering for 10-15 minutes.
- Jar the cherries and syrup into sterilized glass jars.
- Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 48 hours before enjoying.
Notes
These cherries make a fantastic cocktail garnish or a standalone treat. They can last in the fridge for about 2-3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 calories per serving (approx.)
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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