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Homemade Bourbon Cherries

Bring your taste buds to life with these irresistibly boozy bourbon cherries. Immerse sweet cherries in a delightful blend of bourbon, brown sugar, and aromatic spices for a touch of sophistication. Perfect for enhancing your favorite cocktails or adding a luxurious twist to your desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Condiment, Dessert, Drinks, Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Servings 50 drinks
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

  • mason jars

Ingredients
  

  • 4 C sweet cherries pitted
  • 3½ C bourbon such as Woodford Reserve
  • ¾ C brown sugar or white sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 whole cloves

Instructions
 

  • Place the pitted cherries in mason jars, ensuring they fit comfortably.
  • In a saucepan, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Let the mixture simmer for about five minutes to infuse the flavors.
  • Carefully pour the hot bourbon mixture over the cherries in the jars, ensuring they are completely covered.
  • Seal the jars with lids and place them in the refrigerator.

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Notes

You can eat these right away, but the longer they marinate for, the better they'll get!
Try adding a vanilla bean to the bourbon when you're heating it for an extra layer of flavor. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cherryCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword bourbon cherries, bourbon cherry cocktail, bourbon infused cherries, bourbon soaked cherries, homemade bourbon cherries, woodford reserve cherries
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