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Red, White, and Blue Drunken Cherries: A Festive Treat!

A festive treat of cherries soaked in vodka and blue raspberry liqueur, perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Once the cherries have soaked, strain them from the liquid and serve them chilled as a festive treat or garnish for cocktails.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSugar: 10g

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.

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