Description
A festive treat of cherries soaked in vodka and blue raspberry liqueur, perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup blue raspberry liqueur
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (1:1 ratio of sugar and water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large glass jar or container, combine the vodka, blue raspberry liqueur, simple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- Add the pitted cherries to the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid. If necessary, add more vodka to cover the cherries completely.
- Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Let the cherries soak for at least 24 hours, but for best results, allow them to soak for 3 to 5 days.
- Once the cherries have soaked, strain them from the liquid and serve them chilled as a festive treat or garnish for cocktails.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the vodka and blue raspberry liqueur with sparkling water and a splash of blue raspberry syrup.
- Experiment with different fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a colorful twist, or use flavored vodkas for added depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg