Whiskey Cherry Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Whiskey Soaked Cherries, sweet maraschino cherries are macerated in cinnamon whiskey to create an infused cherry treat that will explode in your mouth with amazing flavor. Make a big batches of this 2-ingredient delight

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword boozy cherries, whiskey infused cherries, whiskey soaked cherries

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

marinating time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 (6) ounce maraschino cherries jar including the grenadine juice in the jar
½ cup Cinnamon Whiskey Note 1

Instructions

Drain the grenadine syrup from the 6-ounce jar of cherries. You can reserve some to add back to the spiked cherries for flavor.
Place the cherries in an 8-ounce mason jar.
Fill the jar with ½ cup cinnamon whiskey, or a combination of cinnamon whiskey and the grenadine syrup. Ensure that the cherries are completely submerged - you can use a bit of balled up cheesecloth or wax paper to push the cherries down, if needed.
Lightly attach the mason jar lid. Place in a cool, dry spot for 3 days.(NOTE: you can store the cherries like this for up to 6 months.)
Add to cocktails, desserts or give as a homemade gift.

Notes

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Note 1: Use any cinnamon-flavored whiskey such as Fireball. Also, if the cherries are not completely covered, use more whiskey.

Note 2: Ensure that the cherries are completely submerged in the liquid. If needed, use cheesecloth or wax paper to push the cherries into the whiskey mixture.

Variations:

Feel free to change up the liquor and use bourbon, rum, tequila, or vodka. The ratios remain the same and you can have a bevy of infused cherries. If using fresh cherries, the shelf life is not as long as maraschino cherries. They would last about 6-7 days in a mason jar.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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