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A glass jar filled with dark liquid, homemade cocktail cherries, and an orange peel, with the lid open; another similar jar is partially visible in the background.
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Cocktail Cherries

Susannah Brinkley Henry
Homemade cocktail cherries are just the thing your bar needs. They'll make your favorite cherry cocktails so much tastier!
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 32 servings
Calories 45kcal
Author Susannah Brinkley Henry

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups brandy rum or bourbon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/2-3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cherries pitted
  • 2 pieces orange zest about 1 x 3 inches

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add your alcohol, water and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a 2-pint jar or two 1-pint jars with the pitted cherries and orange zest. Top with the syrup.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator and use within one month. If preferred, you can also use canning jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cherry | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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