Bourbon Cherries

Bourbon Cherries

Burris, Ken

Provided by: EatingWell

15 mins total 15 mins prep 33 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

A boozy fire emanates from these drunken cherries that get better with age. Serve them with cheese or combine the cherry-infused bourbon with seltzer or other soda to make a special cocktail. Fill a 12-ounce rocks glass with ice, add 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) of the cherry-infused bourbon (or rum), top with seltzer and garnish with the bourbon cherries.

Ingredients

• 1 cup bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark, or dark rum Maker’s Mark
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups whole fresh cherries, stems left on

Directions

• 1. Microwave bourbon (or rum) and brown sugar in a microwave-safe dish until hot, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.) Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pack cherries into a small jar and pour the hot liquid over them; gently press on the cherries to make sure they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 week or up to 1 month.
• To Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

• Filed under:
• Fruit,
• American,
• Easy,
• Low Carb,
• Vegetarian,
• Diabetic,
• Gluten Free,
• Healthy,
• Appetizer,
• Dessert,
• Spring,
• Summer,
• New Year

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