Cherry Bounce

Cherry Bounce is a sweet, flavored homemade liqueur made by macerating pitted cherries with sugar and whiskey for three months or more (The Longer, the better). This process creates a flavorful cherry-infused cordial that can be enjoyed over ice or cocktails!

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Prep Time 15

Maceration 120

Total Time 120 15

Servings: 1 qt

Course: Drinks, Ingredient

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 1796

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 cups Cherries Pitted, sweet, or tart
2/3 cup Granulated sugar
2-3 cups Bourbon Good Quality

Method

In a quart jar, combine pitted cherries and granulated sugar.
Top with whiskey, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
Cover the jar tightly with a lid and shake well.
Place the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months, allowing it to mature for up to 1 year.
Shake the jar occasionally during this period to help dissolve the sugar and enhance flavor development.
To serve, strain cherries out. Then, pour over ice or in your favorite cocktail

Nutrition

Calories: 1796kcalCarbohydrates: 177gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 6gSugar: 168gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Just a little Southern trifle.

Pour over ice and sip, or add to sparkling water, or use in Manhattens.

Use the cherries as garnish or as a unique topping for ice cream.

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