Morello (Sour) Cherry Liqueur

Morello (Sour) Cherry Liqueur


1. Wash and remove the stems from the cherries.

2. Place a layer of cherries in a 4-quart jar and cover with a ½ inch layer of sugar.

3. Continue layering cherries and sugar in this manner, ending with sugar.

4. Add the spices and vodka.

5. Seal jar.

6. Place in a spot that receives the most sunlight during the day.

7. Leave to macerate for 4 weeks.

8. Add the brandy.

9. Seal tightly and let stand another 2 weeks, shaking every so often.

10. Strain into another bottle.

11. Discard spices.

12. Put cherries back in the bottle.

13. Store in a cool, dark place.

14. To serve: Pour into your pretties liqueur glass (the liqueur is ruby-red) and add 1-2 cherries to each glass.

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