by Austin Carter
New Recipe
Course: Beverage, Dessert Cuisine: American Prep Time:20minutes Additional Time:42days Total Time:42days 20minutes Calories: 85kcal Author: Austin Carter
– 2-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid – Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth – Large measuring cup or bowl – 1-quart jar with a lid
– 1 lb. fresh or frozen whole tart and/or sweet cherries – 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar – 4 cups vodka brandy, or bourbon – 1/4 cinnamon stick – 2 whole cloves – 1 allspice berry – 1 pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1. Prepare the cherries: Prick fresh cherries with a knife tip or thaw frozen cherries and reserve the juices. 2. Combine ingredients: Pour alcohol into a 2-quart jar. Add sugar, cover, and shake until dissolved.
3. Add cherries and spices: Add cherries, reserved juices, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. Cover and shake to combine. 4. Let it age: Place the jar in a warm, bright spot for 1 week. Then transfer it to a cool, dark spot for 6 weeks to 3 months.
5. Strain the bounce: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl, discarding solids. 6. Settle the liquid: Let the liquid stand overnight to allow sediment to settle.
7. Store: Carefully pour or ladle the liquid into a clean 1-quart jar, leaving sediment behind. Store tightly covered at cool room temperature or in the refrigerator.