Bourbon Cherries
These homemade Bourbon Cherries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. You can use them for garnish on a cocktail, serve them on a dessert bar, or gift them to special people in your life!
Bourbon Cherries
Last week, I shared my Pumpkin Old Fashioned recipe. If you saw that post, you may remember that I used bourbon cherries as a garnish for the cocktail. I promised that I'd share my recipe for Bourbon Cherries with you, so today I'm going to show you how to make them.
As I mentioned, I've been enjoying bourbon lately. I like to mix it with things, such as apple cider and cranberry juice, and typically, a cherry is an appropriate garnish. I've been using these Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, which I love, but I thought I'd try my hand at making my own. Instead of making sweeter cherries like the Luxardo, I opted for bourbon-soaked ones.
They are surprisingly easy to make!
How to Make Bourbon Cherries:
Start by prepping your cherries. Clean them, remove the stems, and then remove the pits. I used this cherry pitter, and it made the job easy.
Once your cherries are ready, pack them in mason jars. You'll need 4 or 5 pint-sized jars. (As you'll see, I had extra cherries so I ended up with 6 jars.)
Now, it's time to make the bourbon syrup. In a medium saucepan, heat the bourbon and sugar just until the sugar dissolves. Let the syrup cool for 15-20 minutes and then pour it over the cherries.
What bourbon should you use for Bourbon Cherries?
You can use whatever bourbon you like best, but I recommend something that isn't top shelf or super expensive. My favorite bourbon is Four Rose Single Barrel. I also like Bulliet. Bulliet is a bit lower in price, so that is what I used for these cherries.
If you want your syrup to have a seasonal flair, add some cinnamon sticks and oranges. I kept my cherries neutral because I didn't want any additional flavors to limit my use of them in future cocktail making.
And that's it! Put lids on the jars and pop them into the refrigerator.
I recommend waiting at least one week before serving the cherries. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to one year.
While these cherries pack a punch on their own, they also make the perfect cocktail garnish. They aren't as sweet as a Luxardo or traditional maraschino cherry, but I think you'll find them just as delicious. Plus, it's great to say that you made them!
Cocktail Recipes to Use Bourbon Cherries:
Whether you plan to keep them for your cocktail making adventures or give them as a gift, I hope you enjoy this recipe for Bourbon Cherries!
Cheers!
Bourbon Cherries Recipe:
Bourbon Cherries
These homemade Bourbon Cherries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. You can use them for garnish on a cocktail, serve them on a dessert bar, or gift them to special people in your life!
- 3 1/2 cups bourbon
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups sweet cherries (pitted and stems removed)
- Add the bourbon and sugar to a medium saucepan. Simmer on low heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Divide the cherries into mason jars. You'll need 4 or 5 pint-sized jars.
- Pour the bourbon syrup over the cherries until it completely covers the fruit. Put the lids on tightly and store the cherries in the refrigerator. I recommend waiting 1-2 weeks before serving the cherries.
- These cherries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one year.
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