Cherry tincture

Cookinero 10 Mar 2025

Cherry liqueur is a tasty but quite strong drink. The recipe involves steeping cherries in vodka. It is easy to make liqueur at home, you just need to choose the berries and quality vodka. You can use both fresh and frozen cherries. The main thing is that the berries are as ripe as possible. Cherry liqueur helps with colds, has a calming effect on the nervous system and improves metabolism.

How to cook Cherry tincture

Step 1

Cherry tincture

Prepare the cherries for infusion. To do this, place the washed cherries in a clean jar. Sprinkle sugar on top and stir so that the sugar is evenly distributed among the berries. Leave the berries with sugar to stand in a warm place for 3-4 hours. Then mix all the berries well together with the juice.

Step 2

Cherry tincture

Make cherry liqueur. Pour vodka into a jar with cherries and close the lid. Put the jar in a dark, cool place for 3-4 weeks. Shake the liqueur several times a week. This is necessary so that the drink is brighter and richer.

Step 3

Cherry tincture

Strain the cherry tincture. After 3-4 weeks, strain the tincture through several layers of gauze, pour into bottles and close with lids.

Cherry tincture - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, frozen cherries work well—just thaw and drain excess liquid before use to prevent diluting the tincture.
Try brandy or rum for a sweeter, smoother flavor, or reduce the alcohol content by mixing vodka with filtered water.
Store in airtight bottles in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year; refrigeration isn’t needed but may slow flavor changes.
Replace sugar with erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, but note that texture and infusion time may vary slightly.
Shaking distributes flavors evenly and enhances extraction, resulting in a more vibrant, balanced tincture.
Enjoy chilled as a digestif, over ice, or in cocktails like a cherry twist on a Manhattan or Sangria.
Yes! Use the boozy cherries in desserts (e.g., over ice cream) or blend them into sauces—just avoid reheating to preserve alcohol content.
Let it infuse longer (up to 6 weeks) for deeper flavor, or dilute with a splash of cherry juice or simple syrup.

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