Turn your leftover cherry pits into a cherry almond flavored spirit.
Author:Laurie Neverman
Ingredients
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For the cherry pit vodka:
1 1/2cup cherry pits
1 1/2cup vodka
For the liqueur:
1/4cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Place the cherry pits in a glass jar and cover with vodka. Seal and keep in a dark location for 2 to 4 weeks, burping every few days to release CO2.
Use a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth to strain out the seeds. Store the finished vodka in a glass container.
To make the cherry liqueur, combine the sugar and water in a small sauce pot. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, cool, and stir in vanilla extract.
Combine the cherry pit vodka with the simple syrup and stir until well mixed. Store in an airtight glass container in a cool, dark location for up to one year.