Drunken Bourbon Cherry Recipes

BOURBON CHERRIES

Steps:

• 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.

BOOZY BOURBON CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the bourbon and sugar to a simmer over low heat. Simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Pack your cherries into two 25-ounce jars (or three smaller ones). Snuggle them into the jars nice and tight without smashing the cherries. Pour the syrup over the cherries in each jar until it covers the fruit completely. If you have any leftover syrup, you can use it to make a cocktail!
• Place the lids on tight and store the cherries in the refrigerator. They should be used within one year.

TIPSY CHERRIES (USING JARRED MARASCHINO CHERRIES)

Steps:

• Drain half of the juice from cherries. Top off the cherries and juice with your favorite liquor. Refrigerate. That's it! Ready to eat in a few hours, but they get better as they sit for a day or two. If you find they are too strong or too weak, you can adjust with reserved cherry juice or more liquor.