How to Make Your Own Brandied Cherries for Your Cocktails Recipe

brandy

🥗Healthier: cognac

💰Cheaper: white wine

Cognac offers a similar flavor profile, while white wine is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Wash the cherries, then remove the stems and pits using tweezers or a chopstick.

Pour the cherries into a sterilized jar or swing top container with an airtight lid.

In a small saucepan, add all the sugar, the cinnamon stick, all the water, and three quarters of the brandy.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and then remove from heat.

Discard the cinnamon stick and let the syrup cool until room temperature.

Pour the cooled brandy syrup over the cherries in the jar.

Top off the cherries with the remaining brandy.

Seal the jar and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least four months before using.

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