Cherry tincture with vodka (moonshine, alcohol) is called “cherry” and is highly valued among lovers of homemade alcohol. The berry quickly neutralizes the sharp vodka taste, resulting in an aromatic tincture with a sweet and sour taste. This is a wonderful feminine or dessert drink. We will look at three proven cooking recipes.
It is better to take large cherries of sweet varieties. Fresh, dried and frozen berries, sold in supermarkets all year round, are suitable. In the latter case, the cherries are first defrosted and infused together with the thawed liquid.
The proportions of sugar can be changed at your discretion, focusing on the taste and sweetness of the selected variety. In the case of sweet berries, I advise you to make cherry liqueur without sugar according to the first or second recipe. The drink will be stronger with a more pronounced aroma of the raw materials (male version).
The alcoholic base can be vodka, purified, odorless moonshine, alcohol diluted with water to 40-45%, or cheap cognac (suitable for recipes 1 and 2). Cherry tincture in cognac differs from vodka analogues in its original tannic flavor.
It is believed that cherry pits contain harmful hydrocyanic acid, so they must be removed. However, the concentration of dangerous impurities is minimal and sugar neutralizes the effect of hydrocyanic acid on the body, and the absence of seeds has a bad effect on the taste (there is no characteristic almond taste). Everyone can solve this issue themselves by choosing the appropriate recipe.
Classic cherry liqueur
The simplest cooking option with a rich taste and a recognizable almond aftertaste.
Ingredients:
- cherry berries – 1.5 kg;
- vodka (moonshine, cognac, alcohol 45%) – 0.7 liters;
- sugar – 0.5 kg.
Recipe
1. Dry fresh or frozen cherries in the sun, laying them out in an even layer and leaving them in direct sunlight for several days. An alternative option is to bake the berries in the oven at 60-80°C for 4-6 hours.
This step is optional, but drying removes excess moisture from the cherries, which makes the tincture watery.
2. Mix vodka, sugar and berries in a three-liter jar (the alcohol base should overlap the cherries by at least 1-2 cm, add more if necessary). Close the lid tightly and leave for 30 days in a dark place at room temperature. Shake the contents of the jar every 2-3 days.
3. Strain the finished tincture through several layers of gauze, squeeze the berries well. Filter the liquid part through cotton wool.
4. Pour the drink into bottles and cap tightly. Store in the refrigerator or basement. Shelf life away from direct sunlight is up to 3 years. Strength – 20-25%.
Classic tincture with seeds Cherry liqueur without seeds
It has a delicate fruity taste and low strength, approximately like wine.
Ingredients:
- cherry berries – 1 kg;
- sugar – 3 kg;
- vodka – 1 liter.
Recipe
1. Remove the pits from washed cherries.
2. Place the pulp in a jar, cover with sugar and leave for 2-3 hours until the cherries release juice.
3. Add vodka (moonshine), close the jar with a lid, shake well several times, then put in a dark, warm (16-25°C) place for 15 days.
4. Filter homemade cherry tincture through cheesecloth (squeeze dry) and cotton wool until the drink becomes clear. Sometimes multiple filterings are required.
5. Pour into bottles, close tightly. When stored in a dark, cool place, the shelf life of the tincture is up to 3 years. Strength – 10-12%.
Seedless with vodka Tincture with cherry leaves
The leaves enhance the aroma, and the citric acid stabilizes the taste. An excellent option for the lean season, when there are few raw materials available.
Ingredients:
- berries – 50 pieces;
- cherry leaves – 200 pieces;
- sugar – 1.5 kg;
- vodka – 1 liter;
- water – 1 liter;
- citric acid – 1.5 teaspoons.
Recipe
1. Pour washed berries with leaves (remove seeds if desired) with water, boil for 15 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, then strain through cheesecloth.
2. Add sugar and citric acid to the resulting broth, cook, stirring over low heat for 5-7 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Cool the finished cherry syrup to room temperature, add vodka, pour into bottles (jars), and seal tightly. To enhance the aroma, you can put a few fresh leaves in the container.
4. Leave at room temperature for 20 days. If the drink turns out cloudy, filter through cotton wool.
Store in a cool, dark place. The shelf life of cherry tincture with leaves is up to 2 years. Strength – 8-10 degrees.
Tincture with cherry leaves Berry liqueurs were prepared back in Rus' and since then they have not lost their popularity. Very often the liqueur is made from cherries; such a berry is very tasty and healthy, and the drink from it is sweet, but with a pleasant sourness. Cherry liqueur at home with seeds is infused from one month to six months. All the recipes are easy and simple, so anyone can make such a drink.
Homemade cherry liqueur recipe
Nalivka is an old recipe for a weak alcoholic drink, which is especially popular among women today. At the same time, cherry liqueur can be beneficial for our body, because such a drink not only improves appetite, but also improves metabolism and digestion processes. In addition to berries, strong alcohol is used to make the drink. It could be vodka, moonshine, some prefer elite drinks such as rum, brandy or cognac.
Ingredients:
- two kilos of cherries;
- a liter of good vodka;
- two kilos of sweet sand.
Cooking method:
- We sort out the cherries, wash them and place them on a baking sheet. We send the cherries to dry in the oven, this will improve the taste of the future liqueur.
- Pour the berries along with sugar into a glass jar, pour in vodka, cover with gauze, take the jar with the contents to a warm place and leave for a month (one and a half).
- The berries need to be shaken twice a week. After the specified time, filter the drink through cheesecloth, pour it into bottles, keep the drink in glass for a couple of days and store it in a cool place.
- The liqueur can be stored for three years; the longer the drink is infused, the more pleasant and rich its taste becomes.
Delicious cherry liqueur with pits and mint
If you like liqueurs with an unusual taste, then we suggest you prepare a cherry drink with the addition of mint. This ingredient will give the liqueur a bright aroma and unusual taste.
Ingredients:
- 650 g ripe cherries;
- 15 cherry pits;
- 55 ml of good vodka;
- 14 mint leaves (fresh);
- a spoonful of lemon zest;
- 135 g granulated sugar.
Cooking method:
- We wash the berries and remove the seeds. To give the berries more juice, you can mash them slightly.
- Chop the cherry pits and wrap them in gauze. We put a bag of seeds in a jar, add berries and pour out sweet sand. Then add citrus zest and mint leaves.
- Fill the contents of the jar with vodka, cover it, leave it in the sun for a week, and then transfer it to a dark, cooler place for a month.
- After the time has passed, fill the bottles with the strained liqueur. To improve the strength and taste, we recommend keeping the drink for another two months, and only then start tasting.
Instant ruby cherry liqueur
Today there are different options for making homemade liqueur, among which you can find a quick recipe. For more flavor, you can make a drink with cherry leaves and even small twigs.
Ingredients:
- kilo of berries;
- five dried (cherry) leaves;
- half a liter of vodka;
- 680 g sweet sand;
- liter of water.
Cooking method:
- To prepare the drink, it is better to use stainless steel dishes so that the ingredients do not oxidize and spoil the taste of the future liqueur with squeezed cherries at home.
- So, pour the berries into the pan, put the dried leaves of the berries, if desired, you can put the orange zest, as well as other berries, for example, raspberries, currants or blackberries.
- We fill everything with sweet granules and send the pan with the contents to the fire. Pour in water, bring the mixture to a boil and then cook for 10 minutes.
- Cool the resulting syrup with berries and then strain it into a glass jar, dilute with vodka, cover and leave to infuse.
- The very next day you can try the liqueur, but let the drink sit a little longer, this will only improve its taste.
Cherry liqueur with honey and vodka
Cherry liqueur is a festive, ancient and very tasty drink. You can prepare it in different ways, even with honey and aromatic spices.
Ingredients:
- kilo of berries;
- a kilo of honey (maybe a little less);
- half a liter of vodka (rum, brandy or cognac);
- vanilla and cloves to taste;
- optional nutmeg and cinnamon;
- 55 g crushed cherry pits.
Cooking method:
- Pour the berries into a bowl, knead them slightly, sprinkle with sweet sand, add crushed seeds, add honey and spices. We keep the berries for several days.
- Then we squeeze out the juice, pour it into a jar along with vodka, and keep it in a dark room for a month.
Recipe for cooking with a bone without vodka
Many people believe that prepared liqueur from cherries with pits and vodka only brings us harm. The seeds contain harmful tannins, but alcohol makes such a drink not only strong, but also hard. If you are of this opinion, then we offer you a recipe without seeds and without vodka.
Ingredients:
Two kilos of cherries;
780 g regular sugar;
255 ml water.
Cooking method:
- Place the peeled berries and sugar into a glass container and lay out the ingredients in layers.
- Pour in water (boiled), cover the container with gauze and leave in a warm place for three days. Since we are cooking without vodka, the cherries will begin to ferment, so you will have to install a water seal; you can put a surgical glove on the neck of the jar.
- The drink will ferment for a month (one and a half), if the glove comes down, it means the fermentation stage has been completed.
- Strain the drink into a clean container, leave for three days, then clean again, fill the bottles and store in a cool room.
Cherry liqueur from frozen cherries
To prepare cherry liqueur, you don’t have to wait for summer, because if you have frozen berries, then such a drink can be prepared in any season.
Ingredients:
- half a kilo of frozen berries;
- half a liter of vodka;
- five tbsp. spoons of granulated sugar.
Cooking method:
- We peel several cherry berries from the seeds, crush them and, together with all the fruits, put them in a container, fill them with strong alcohol and leave for three months.
- Afterwards, we filter the drink, mix it with sweet sand and keep it in a cool place for a few more days.
With cinnamon and cloves
If you prepare the liqueur with the addition of cinnamon and cloves, you will get a moderately sweet, spicy drink with a pleasant aroma. We will also use cherries directly with pits, because they give the drink an almond flavor.
Ingredients:
- a kilo of cherries;
- a liter of good vodka;
- 265 g sweet sand;
- 6 cloves;
- one piece of cinnamon.
Cooking method:
- Place ripe fruits along with cinnamon and cloves in a glass jar. Pour vodka, cover and leave in a dark place for two to three weeks.
- Afterwards, squeeze out the infused berries, add sweetener to the remaining juice, cover and leave in the same place for one week.
- We filter the finished tincture through cheesecloth and store it in the basement or any cool room.
On alcohol
Cherry liqueur can be infused with any strong alcohol, even alcohol. In the finished drink, the strength of the alcohol is not felt at all, and the liqueur itself is easy to drink.
The main thing here is not to confuse food alcohol with technical alcohol!
Ingredients:
- a kilo of ripe cherries;
- 365 g sand-sugar;
- 1.5 liters of alcohol.
Cooking method:
- We will prepare the liqueur in three stages. At the first stage, we put the prepared berries together with the seeds in a jar, fill them with alcohol and leave them for two weeks in a dark room. Every three days, gently shake the contents of the jar.
- At the second stage, pour the resulting juice into another jar, add half of the sweet sand, and send the other half to the berries. Cover both jars and leave again for two weeks. Don't forget to shake twice a week.
- At the third stage, pour the syrup from two jars into a separate jar, do not throw away the berries, but fill them with clean water. Cover both containers again and wait two weeks.
- After the time has passed, we combine the contents of the jars, pass them through cheesecloth and the cherry alcohol liqueur is ready, you can fill the bottles with it.
So simply and without much effort you can make a light, intoxicating drink with your own hands. Homemade liqueur will not only give you a pleasant evening, but will also warm you up if you have a cold.
Cherry liqueur on vodka with pits is very popular among both winemakers and gourmets. The kernels can give the drink a specific almond aftertaste, tart aroma, and sophistication. There is an opinion that it is undesirable to use fruits with seeds in this case, since they contain concentrated acid. But this cooking recipe requires a short infusion time, after which the berries are completely removed from the wort.
Ingredients:
- “Vladimirskaya” cherry – 700 gr.;
- granulated sugar – 200 gr.;
- vodka – 500 ml.
It is best to make cherry liqueur using this variety, since it has a rich cherry flavor and sweetness. Also, these berries are very juicy, which is a big advantage.
How to cook:
- making cherry tincture at home begins with preparing the berries, they are cleaned and sorted so that no spoiled fruits are found in the total mass;
- Each cherry should be pierced and placed in a container with a wide neck;
- laying is carried out in a layer-by-layer method, each level is sprinkled with granulated sugar;
- When the jar is ¾ full, the contents are filled with vodka so that it completely covers the fruit.
Next, the cherry tincture is covered with gauze and tied. You need to infuse cherries with vodka in a dark place at a temperature of 20-22°C - normal room temperature. It is very important to shake the contents every 2 days to completely dissolve the sugar. After 10 days, the mixture is filtered, distributed into glass bottles or jars, and sealed. Cherry tincture with alcohol should be stored exclusively in a cool place.
It is not necessary to use only fresh fruits as a base. An equally bright-tasting alcohol liqueur can be made from frozen or dried cherries. In the second case, it is recommended to first fill the berries with water so that they swell.
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Spiced
At home, you can prepare a spicy cherry tincture using vodka. This strong drink has a unique aroma and a delicate aftertaste. The cherry liqueur recipe includes various spices and dark fruits.
Ingredients:
- cherry – 2 kg;
- vodka – 1000 ml;
- granulated sugar – 350 gr.;
- coriander, dried cloves - 1 tsp each;
- nutmeg – 0.5 tsp;
- cinnamon – 3 sticks or 0.5 tsp.
Steps for preparing cherry tincture in alcohol with added spices:
- Rinse the berries thoroughly, sort them and dry well. Next, pierce each fruit to release more juice.
- Mix 70% spices with sugar, sprinkle each layer of cherries in a jar with the spicy mixture.
- Place the remaining 30% of the herbs in a cotton textile bag, tie it and place it in the bottle.
- Fill the contents with vodka.
If you close the cherries in alcohol with a tight lid, the result is a rich and strong drink. To make a softer liqueur, the components need to come into contact with oxygen, so the jar is simply covered with 3-5 layers of gauze.
Homemade tincture of cherries and spices is infused for 55-60 days in direct sunlight. Every 4 days the raw materials need to be mixed. At the time of preparation, the contents are filtered and bottled. Cherry vodka tincture can be stored in a cool place for no more than 1 year.
Drink made from fruits and leaves
The young leaves of the cherry tree contain many beneficial macro- and microorganisms. In order not to miss this stage of their growth, the collection of raw materials should be carried out in May or June, depending on the region. This component is great for those who are still learning how to make cherry liqueur even more useful.
To increase the benefits, you can infuse young leaves along with the berries - the main thing is not to miss the time when they are emerald green and very soft
Ingredients:
- fruits – 1 kg;
- leaves – 150 pcs.;
- granulated sugar – 1.2 kg;
- vodka – 1 l;
- water or moonshine – 1 l;
- lemon – 1.5 tsp.
To make a cherry tincture using alcohol at home as concentrated as possible, you need to remove the seeds from the berries. Next follow the steps:
- Pour preheated water over the cherries and leaves and place on the stove over low heat. Cook the mixture for no more than 10 minutes
- Next, place all the sugar and lemon into the same container. Mix the ingredients thoroughly without removing from heat for 15 minutes.
- Cool the compote to room temperature, mix the cherries with vodka.
- Pour the tincture into bottles, seal them tightly, and then place them in a dark place for 20 days.
You can store a moonshine drink prepared at home for no more than two years.
Cherry with cocoa
This recipe is based on the use of cocoa and cherry tree fruits. To infuse moonshine with cherries, you should prepare the following components:
- vodka up to 40° – 0.5 l;
- cherry – 300 gr.;
- granulated sugar – 5 tbsp. l.;
- cocoa powder – 4 tsp;
- drinking water – 220 ml.
How to prepare cherry liqueur based on cocoa and vodka:
- Wash the berries, remove seeds, and place in a jar.
- Fill with vodka or pure moonshine with a strength of 40o. Close the lid tightly and place in a dark and warm place for 14 days.
- At the end of this period, drain the liquid through gauze, otherwise the fruit will lower the temperature by at least 5°. If you follow this recommendation, the strength of the drink will be 25-28°.
- Boil water, add cocoa and granulated sugar. Stir until a homogeneous consistency is obtained, but do not remove the container from the stove. After this, strain the drink through a filter of 4-6 layers of gauze 2 times.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the tincture, repeat the infusion process for 14 days. But you need to stir the contents every 3 days.
Cocoa-cherry tincture with alcohol is stored in a glass container in the refrigerator. The result is a drink with a viscous structure and a small sediment, which can only be removed by repeated straining.
Adding a noble aftertaste
True tasters of alcohol tincture shared the secret of giving cherry alcohol a noble aftertaste. To do this, before using the berries, they should be dried a little. The process is as follows: fresh cherries are laid out on a tray in the open sun on the street or balcony and aged for 4 days.
If this is not possible, you can simply spread the berries on a baking sheet and place them in a preheated oven to a temperature of 80°C. Cooking time - 4 hours.
In this case, the best option is the fruits of sweet varieties.
Benefits and contraindications of cherry
Despite the alcohol content in the drink, it can benefit human health. First of all, cherry increases hemoglobin and improves blood composition. They also have unique properties that strengthen the nervous system and have a bactericidal effect. Strong alcohol in folk medicine is used for gout, arthritis, and rheumatism.
Indications for use are:
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- diseases of the oral cavity and gums;
- toothache.
Prohibited for use by pregnant, lactating and children under 16 years of age.
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In Russia, almost every product is used to create a tasty liqueur. And each of them, for example, cherry tincture, has several recipe options. With vodka or alcohol, with or without seeds, with the addition of additional ingredients. The drink is always obtained with a pronounced, rich, cherry flavor and color.
Don’t be afraid to leave pits on the cherries used for tincture - harmful substances will not have time to penetrate the drink; on the contrary, the presence of pits gives the tincture a special flavor.
You will need:
- Sugar - 300 gr;
- Vodka - 3 bottles;
- Cherry, about 1 kg.
Cherry vodka tincture with pits takes about 6 weeks to prepare and consists of 3 stages.
Stage one
Wash the cherries well, peel them, and leave them with the pit. Pour about 2/3 full into a clean and dry three-liter jar. Fill with vodka almost to the top and close tightly with a plastic lid. Let it simmer in a dark and cool place for two weeks. Mix the berries every few days. After 2 weeks, we take out the workpiece and move on to the next stage.
Stage two
Strain the contents and pour the liquid into another container, cover with a lid.
Divide the cherries with pits equally into two jars and sprinkle with sugar, cover tightly with lids and mix thoroughly. We remove all three jars for another 2 weeks. And again, every 2-3 days we take out jars of cherry syrup and carefully mix the future liqueur. After two weeks have passed, we take out all the jars. Strain the resulting syrup through a colander and mix all the liquids. Stir, cover and leave for at least a day.
The cherry tincture is almost ready. If the resulting vodka drink with seeds seems too strong, you can move on to the third stage.
Stage three
We put the remaining cherries back into jars and fill them with clean, cold water; it should barely cover the cherries. Cover with lids and place again in a dark place for 2 weeks, periodically removing and stirring. Then we take it out, filter it again, and mix all the liquid.
Cherry vodka tincture with pits is ready for use. But it’s better to bottle it and seal it well for another two weeks.
Spicy cherry liqueur
For this old world recipe you need to prepare:
- Vodka – 400 ml;
- Cherry – 1 kg;
- Ground nutmeg – 1 gr.;
- Ground cinnamon – 1.5 g.
- Granulated sugar – 250 gr.
Freshly picked (or freshly purchased) berries are mashed together with the seeds without preliminary peeling, the mass is transferred to a jar and left in the sun (or just warm) for a couple of days to fully ripen.
When the berries are ready, add vodka and spices to them and transfer to a cool place for at least a week. After a week, the drink becomes clear, you can take it out and strain. To add sweetness, add sweet syrup from the remaining berries to the drink.
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Preparing cherry liqueur with vodka
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Homemade tinctures are prepared exclusively from natural ingredients, so their taste and quality are far superior to similar store-bought drinks. Cherry tincture (or liqueur) has a pleasant aroma, rich color, and beneficial health properties. The strength of homemade drinks can be adjusted at your own discretion.
- The benefits of cherry tincture
- Recommendations
- Recipes
The benefits of cherry tincture
Cherries contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, organic acids, fructose, coumarins (substances that reduce blood clotting), and pectin. This berry is called a natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant medicine. All the properties of cherries are preserved in the tincture.
To cure or prevent many health problems, it is enough to drink 50 ml of cherry vodka tincture daily on an empty stomach. This drink is recommended for:
- strengthening the immune system during colds;
- improving metabolism;
- increasing appetite, activating the production of gastric juice;
- increased hemoglobin;
- eliminating long-term constipation;
- strengthening the cardiovascular system;
- prevention of thrombosis.
The following tips will help you easily prepare tasty and healthy cherry tincture at home.
- It is better to take fresh cherries for the drink. It should be ripe, juicy, sweet. If you need to make a tincture in the winter or fresh berries are not available, frozen ones will do. They must first be defrosted and the liquid allowed to drain.
- Cherry pits contain hydrocyanic acid, a poison for the human body. However, to prepare the liqueur, you can use berries with seeds without fear: the possibility of poisoning is excluded. During the infusion of the drink, toxic substances do not have time to be released into the liquid. In addition, it is thanks to the seed that the tincture acquires a noble, incomparable taste.
- The vodka on which the tincture is prepared must be of high quality. The taste and shelf life of the finished drink will depend on the composition of the alcohol. Burnt or low-quality vodka can ruin all your efforts.
- The drink must be prepared from spring or filtered water. You can use non-carbonated mineral water.
- The taste of the tincture can be changed by varying the ratio of sugar, alcohol and berries. If you need a cherry liqueur of a lower strength, for example for a woman, you should dilute not the ready-made drink, but the alcoholic base at the beginning of preparation. In this case, the rich aroma and taste of the product will be preserved.
- Most recipes for making cherry liqueur use sugar, but the drink can be prepared without adding it. In this case, you will need the sweetest variety of cherries. The taste of this liqueur will be more pronounced.
- If you close the jar of tincture with a nylon lid, the drink will be stronger. To prepare a low-alcohol liqueur, which is more suitable for women, the neck should be tied with several layers of gauze or loose fabric.
- Homemade berry liqueur, such as cherry or plum, can be used not only as a drink, but also for making baked goods and other desserts.
Recipes
The traditional recipe for cherry liqueur with vodka requires a lot of time and several stages of preparation. Those who, for these reasons, do not dare to make such a drink themselves will like simpler recipes.
Classic liqueur
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg cherries;
- 700 ml vodka;
- 500 g sugar.
Cooking steps.
- The berries are dried in the sun for 2-4 days. To do this, they are laid out in a thin layer on a baking sheet, with the hole from the handle facing up. If the weather does not allow this, you can use the oven. The cherries are kept in it for 5 hours at a temperature of 70 degrees. This stage allows you to remove excess moisture from the berries, making the tincture stronger and richer.
- In a 3-liter jar combine vodka, sugar and dried berries.
- The jar is well closed with a lid and left in a dark place at normal temperature for a month. Shake the container thoroughly every 2 days.
- After 30 days, the tincture is filtered through a cotton-gauze filter and bottled, which are tightly sealed.
- The tincture made at home in this way is stored in a cold room. Shelf life - 3 years.
Tincture without seeds
Ingredients:
- 1 kg cherries;
- 1 liter of vodka;
- 2.8 kg sugar.
Cooking steps.
- The berries are washed and the seeds are removed.
- The cherry pulp is placed in a jar, covered with granulated sugar and left for 3 hours. During this time, juice comes out of the berries.
- Pour vodka into the jar, close the lid, shake thoroughly and put in a warm place for 2 weeks.
- The finished tincture is filtered through gauze and cotton wool. To achieve ideal clarity of the drink, you can carry out several filtrations.
- The cherry drink is bottled and sealed. Store refrigerated for no more than 3 years.
Cherry liqueur with spices
Ingredients:
- 2 kg cherries;
- 1 liter of vodka;
- 300 g granulated sugar;
- 3 g cinnamon powder;
- 3 g coriander;
- 3 g star anise;
- 2 g nutmeg;
- 5 g ground cloves.
Cooking steps.
- The berries are washed and dried in the sun or near heating devices for 2 days. Each cherry is pierced with a toothpick to release the juice faster.
- Berries, sugar and spices are poured into a jar in layers. Add vodka. Mix the contents of the container well, shaking thoroughly.
- The liqueur is infused in a warm place for 2 months.
- The resulting cherry-infused vodka drink is stored in a cold place for 3 years.
A simple tincture recipe
Ingredients:
- 400 g cherries;
- 500 ml vodka;
- 100 g sugar.
Cooking steps.
- The berries are washed. The pits are taken out of 10 cherries, placed in a bag and crushed with a hammer or other heavy object.
- Vodka is poured into a liter jar, cherries and crushed seeds are added. It is the seeds that will give the drink a tart, original flavor.
- The jar is closed very well and placed in a darkened room for 3 months.
- After the specified period, the drink is poured into another container (jar or bottle) and sugar is added to it.
- The finished liqueur is stored in a tightly sealed container in a cold place for up to 3 years.
Liqueur on berries and cherry leaves
Ingredients:
- 300 g cherries;
- 150 g cherry tree leaves;
- 1 liter of vodka;
- 1 liter of water;
- 1.4 kg sugar;
- 8 g citric acid.
Cooking steps.
- The berries and leaves are thoroughly washed, filled with water and boiled for 15 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered.
- Add citric acid and sugar to the pure broth and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Place 3-4 cherry leaves into cool syrup for flavor, then combine it with vodka. The drink is bottled and hermetically sealed.
- The liqueur is kept at home for 3 weeks. The finished drink is filtered through a cotton-gauze filter and stored in the refrigerator. The shelf life of this liqueur is no more than 2 years.
Cherry tincture or “cherry” is highly valued among homemade drinks that can be prepared using vodka. The berry smoothes out the harsh aftertaste of vodka, making the liqueur tasty, aromatic and very easy to drink. Due to the fact that the strength of the drink can be changed by selecting a certain amount of ingredients, you can prepare a drink for both men and women.
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Cherry tincture
As you know, cherries are not only very tasty, but also extremely healthy berries. It is quite widespread throughout the CIS countries - in Russia, Ukraine, etc. Cherries usually bear fruit from July to the first ten days of August. It is no coincidence that cherry liqueur has long gained wide popularity among connoisseurs of preparing homemade alcoholic drinks made with alcohol, vodka and moonshine. So, let's look at the most popular recipes that can be used to make cherry tincture at home.
About the use of sugar. Some people are wondering how to make an alcoholic tincture on cherries without sugar and is it possible? So, as a rule, the use of sugar is a necessary condition. However, some varieties of cherries are quite sweet and therefore the use of additional sweeteners in such cases is not recommended.
Attention! If you are not completely sure about the level of sweetness of a particular variety, add sugar gradually and remember exactly the amount. Thus, after several more or less successful experiments, you will know exactly the amount of sweetener that is needed to obtain the optimal result.
What to do with the bones
In addition, you need to be careful about the seeds. The fact is that they contain a substance such as amygdalin lycoside. When dissolved in the stomach, it disintegrates, resulting in the formation of hydrocyanic acid, which is dangerous to the human body, which is a strong poison, and this, in turn, can cause very severe poisoning. It is also interesting that if the seeds are part of the berries that are used to prepare the cherry tincture drink with alcohol, then dangerous compounds can become part of the tincture after at least 5 months. after the start of infusion and the presence of seeds inside the drink.
For this reason, the use of cherries with pits in the recipes that will be presented below is quite acceptable. In addition, it is generally accepted that it is the seeds that can give the taste of the drink special and memorable notes. In this case, the cuttings must be removed.
On a note! Cherry tincture with vodka can become even tastier if you first dry the berries a little. This is done simply: lay out the cherries outside for several days (in sunny weather), or keep them in the oven for a couple of hours at a low temperature (not higher than 80 degrees).
Preparation
So, let's look at the most popular recipes with which you can prepare cherry tincture with moonshine, vodka or alcohol.
Recipe 1. Spicy cherry liqueur with vodka
You will need:
2 kg of fresh cherries;
2 bottles of vodka (total – 1 l);
10 tablespoons of granulated sugar;
Half a teaspoon each of nutmeg and ground cinnamon;
10 buds of dried cloves.
Making such a liqueur is not at all difficult. Cherries need to be washed thoroughly. If possible, slightly wilt them, and also make a puncture in each berry using a needle or any similar sharp device. For infusion, it is better to use a glass bottle, in which you need to lay out the cherries one layer after another. Between the layers of berries you need to lay sugar, as well as aromatic spices. After filling approximately 60-70%, pour in vodka until it fills the container to the level of the berries. After this, close the bottle and leave for about 60 days. It should stand on the windowsill, preferably on the sunny side. The container needs to be shaken once every few days. Once ready (8-9 weeks), strain the finished drink, after which it is ready for consumption.
Recipe 2. Cherry bitters
Ingredients:
700-1000 ml of vodka (you can use alcohol or moonshine diluted with water);
1.5-2 kilograms of fresh cherries.
Manufacturing technology. As in the first recipe, the cherries should be slightly dried. After this, place the berries in a suitable vessel (glass jar, bottle, etc.). Fill the container with vodka or alcohol almost to the neck and seal it. The liqueur must be infused for 6-12 weeks. In this case, once every few days it needs to be stirred or shaken. After the specified time has passed, filter the tincture and pour it into glass bottles for storage. If you feel that the drink is not sweet enough, you can add sugar syrup or sugar.
Recipe 3. With cognac
Knowing how cherry tincture with alcohol is prepared, the recipe with cognac will not seem complicated to you. You will need:
700–800 ml cognac;
0.7–0.8 kg cherries;
0.12 kg sugar;
Spices to taste.
Prick the cherries as in the first recipe and place them in a glass container. Add about half a liter of cognac so that it is just above the level of the berries. Then leave for 4-5 weeks in a cool place away from light. Strain the drink, then add the rest of the cognac and add sugar and spices. Place in the refrigerator and keep there until the drink completely clears.
Interesting to know! For this recipe, as for some others, you can use yellow cherries. But it is not recommended to use chokeberry or cherry jam in these cases.
Conclusion
So, as we see, there are many interesting recipes for making cherry liqueurs with vodka, alcohol, cognac or moonshine. And this despite the fact that this article describes only a small part of them. Thus, the topic of preparing liqueurs from compote, jam, chokeberry and some others is not touched upon. In any case, try and experiment. Only this approach will allow you to develop your own individual style over time and delight yourself, relatives and guests with delicious drinks.
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Cherry liqueur with pits, peeled or frozen - how to make it with alcohol, vodka or water
Cherry liqueur is an excellent alternative to store-bought alcohol; it is prepared at home from natural berries with the addition of alcohol, vodka, cognac, brandy, or based on natural fermentation. There are many recipes for the drink, from simple to complex; they can be changed, modified, and experimented with by adding spices, varying the bases, and fermentation time.
How to make cherry liqueur
Berry liqueurs appeared in Rus' many centuries ago, enjoying constant popular popularity. With the advent of purified alcohol, vodka, and cognac on store shelves, recipes have become simpler, but the taste of cherry liqueur continues to delight lovers of savory alcoholic drinks. For any tincture you will need a good quality ripe berry, sugar, and sometimes vodka, alcohol or plain water. Cherry liqueur “ripens” from a month to six months.
Cherry is a tasty and healthy berry. The drink it produces is sweet, but with a pleasant invigorating sourness. Alcoholic tinctures are great for treating colds, and making a wonderful drink with your own hands is not difficult. All recipes are easy or not too complicated. Experienced housewives often experiment with cherry tincture; almost all spices go well with cherry juice.
- Preparation time: 3 weeks.
- Number of servings: 5-7 people.
- Calorie content of the dish: 183 kcal.
- Purpose: aperitif.
- Cuisine: Russian.
Cherry liqueur at home with vodka is a tasty, easy-to-make drink. You don't need a winemaking background to understand how to make an aperitif. Even a beginner can make a cherry drink. The recipe can be modified: some housewives add cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A prerequisite is the use of high-quality, purified vodka.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 1 kg;
- vodka or cognac - 1 liter;
- sugar - 700 g.
Cooking method:
- Take 1 kg of cherries, sort the berries.
- Place layers of cherries on baking sheets and leave to ferment for 2-3 days.
- Prepare one or more three-liter jars, depending on the number of fruits.
- Pour in and wait until the sugar dissolves in the vodka.
- Pour cherries into a jar and fill with vodka and sugar.
- Then close the lid, put it in a cool, dark place, shake it every three days.
- After a month of fermentation, strain the mixture through cheesecloth, squeeze out the berries, and pour the liquid into a clean container.
- Store the drink in glass bottles in the refrigerator.
On alcohol
- Preparation time: 1 month.
- Number of servings: 7-10 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 192 kcal.
- Purpose: aperitif.
- Cuisine: Russian.
- Difficulty of preparation: medium.
The alcohol liqueur is stronger than cherry liqueur with vodka, but the drink remains one of the most pleasant and delicious alcoholic aperitifs. Instead of sugar, some housewives partially use honey, which is also poured with alcohol, and spices are added. Homemade cherry tincture with alcohol has healing properties, helps with colds, and warms in winter.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 1 kg;
- alcohol - 1.5 liters;
- sugar - 500 g.
Cooking method:
- Take a kilogram of ripe cherries, remove the stems, and place them in a container.
- Pour 1.5 liters of alcohol to the top. Then the jars are closed. It is important to seal the containers tightly.
- After 12-14 days, when the infusion has finished fermenting, the liqueur is filtered through cheesecloth.
- Sugar is poured into a jar of berries. Add a little water and set aside.
- Leave for 2 weeks, then drain the syrup and mix with alcohol.
- Mix the sweet syrup and strong alcohol base and leave for a few more days.
From frozen berries
- Preparation time: 3 months.
- Number of servings: 3-5 people.
- Calorie content of the dish: 167 kcal.
- Purpose: aperitif.
- Cuisine: Russian.
Ingredients:
- frozen cherries - 500 g;
- vodka - 0.5 l;
- sugar - 5 tablespoons.
Cooking method:
- Take 500 grams of sour cherries.
- Remove several cherry pits from the berries and crush them.
- The cherries along with the pits are placed in a container and filled with vodka.
- After 3 months, drain the juice through cheesecloth and add sugar.
- Leave for a few more days in a cool place.
Cherry liqueur without vodka
- Preparation time: 3-4 weeks.
- Number of servings: 5-6 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 189 kcal.
- Purpose: dessert.
- Cuisine: Russian.
- Difficulty of preparation: medium.
For many, the process of making vodka-free liqueur causes difficulties. But it’s not difficult to understand how to make a cherry liqueur using alcohol or vodka; the main thing is to remember that a low-alcohol drink with natural fermentation will require a little more attention and accuracy. Bottles should be checked every few days. The result will reward you: a very tasty, aromatic, rich liqueur without a pronounced smell of alcohol. The drink is rightfully considered a ladies' drink.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 2 kg;
- sugar - 900 g per 3 liters of tincture;
- water - 1 glass.
Cooking method:
- Place the berries in a jar, sprinkling them with layers of sugar.
- Add water, leaving room for fermentation.
- Mash the cherries using a wooden spoon or rolling pin.
- Cover with a surgical glove, puncturing it to allow air to enter. Place the container in a warm place.
- After the glove falls off, fermentation is complete, you can filter.
- Drain the juice through cheesecloth. Leave for a few more days.
With bones
- Preparation time: 3-4 months.
- Number of servings: 7-9 people.
- Calorie content of the dish: 200 kcal.
- Purpose: aperitif.
- Cuisine: Russian.
- Difficulty of preparation: easy.
For those who already know how to prepare a tincture of “winter” berries using vodka or alcohol, the cognac version will not pose any difficulties. In the photo, the liqueurs do not differ from each other, but the cherry pits add a special piquancy and a specific smell, similar to almond. The finished drink can be used to prepare baked goods - rum baba, cakes, pastries, sweets.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 2 kg;
- cognac or brandy - 1 l;
- sugar - 2 cups.
Cooking method:
- Wash the cherries, remove the seeds from 10-20 berries, crush them.
- Place the berries and seeds into the container.
- Add cognac, sugar.
- When the sugar dissolves, place in a cool place.
- After 3-4 months, strain and store in glass bottles.
Seedless
- Preparation time: 2 months.
- Number of servings: 7-10 people.
- Calorie content of the dish: 179 kcal.
- Purpose: aperitif.
- Cuisine: Polish.
- Difficulty of preparation: easy.
This cherry liqueur recipe is considered traditional for Polish cuisine. Its taste is milder than stone tinctures, so it is recommended to add spices - cinnamon, cloves, some housewives even add a little red pepper. The liqueur is at the same time sweet, rich, and has a beautiful color. The Internet is replete with photos of examples of a beautiful, wonderful drink.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 3 kg;
- sugar - 2.3 kg;
- vodka - 1 l.
Cooking method:
- The berries are scalded with boiling water, the seeds are removed, and placed in a container.
- Cover with sugar and close the neck of the bottle or jar.
- After 2-4 days, add vodka.
- For 2 months, alcohol ferments with sweet juice.
- Filter and bottle.
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There are many options for liqueurs that are prepared based on berries, but the cherry drink is more popular than all the others. Thanks to the pleasant taste and aroma of the liqueur, the drink is very easy to drink and will appeal to lovers of sweets.
If we consider the traditional option of preparing liqueur, it takes a lot of time. The berries are simmered in the hot sun for a very long time along with granulated sugar, and you will have to strain the product several times; not many people will agree to such a process.
We will tell you simpler options for preparing cherry liqueur with vodka; such a drink can be prepared quickly and very simply at home. Using these recipes, you can prepare not only cherry liqueur, but also products from other berries.
Classic version
This is the simplest option for preparing an alcoholic drink; the composition will contain the simplest and most affordable ingredients.
Required Products:
- ripe - 1.2 kg;
- granulated sugar - 400 grams.
Cooking steps:
- To make cherry liqueur with vodka at home, you should first sort out the cherry fruits and remove the spoiled ones. The seeds are not removed from the berries.
- Next, prepare a three-liter container, pour berries into it and fill everything with the required amount of vodka.
- The container is placed in a dark place that is well cooled, where the liqueur sits for at least two weeks.
- The liqueur should be stirred periodically so that the berries release their flavor better.
- After the allotted period of time, the resulting liquid is filtered from the berries and added to the fruits granulated sugar according to recipe. Shake the container to mix the berries.
- In this form, the berries are left in a dark place for another two weeks, during which time the berries will have time to produce juice and the granulated sugar will dissolve in it. Using a colander and gauze, squeeze out the resulting syrup.
- The finished syrup and liqueur are mixed together and then immediately bottled for storage.
All that remains is to let the drink brew for about a month to make the product more tasty.
Drink with cocoa
This recipe not only uses ripe cherries, but also a small amount of cocoa powder. The finished drink is very aromatic and rich. To prepare cherry liqueur with vodka, you should prepare 3 liter jars; this recipe can be done quite quickly at home.
Required Products:
- ripe cherries - 300 grams;
- water - 200 ml;
- good quality vodka - 550 ml;
- granulated sugar - 5 spoons;
- cocoa powder - 4 tablespoons.
Cooking steps:
- Ripe cherries are thoroughly washed, after which the seeds are removed from them and transferred to a prepared jar with a volume of one and a half liters.
- Next, pour the prepared vodka into the container and cover the container with a lid. Send the jar with the future liqueur to a dark place, where it will infuse for about two weeks.
- When the allotted time has expired, you should strain the resulting drink. If you leave the fruits in vodka, the berries will reduce the strength of the future liqueur.
- If you manage to maintain the quality, then the strength of the liqueur will ultimately be about 25 degrees.
- Bring water to a boil, add a few tablespoons of high-quality cocoa, and add granulated sugar.
- The composition is stirred until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, but the solution should not be removed from the stove.
- When the mass is ready, it is poured into another container, using gauze to strain the cocoa.
- The chocolate mixture is added to the liqueur, after which it is mixed well and left in a dark place for another couple of weeks.
- It is very important to stir the cherry vodka liqueur every three days, otherwise the drink at home will not be as tasty.
- It is recommended to store the finished drink in the refrigerator; pour the liquor into glass bottles. As a result, the drink will turn out a little viscous, and there will be sediment present.
The sediment can be removed by straining the tincture several times. But you can use the drink without straining, just pour it carefully.
Frozen berry drink
You can easily make cherry liqueur from frozen cherries. In this case, the product is prepared at home using vodka, but other pure strong drinks can also be used. This is a great drink option for those who don't have access to fresh cherries, but still have plenty of frozen berries.
The cherries must be defrosted, and the juice obtained after defrosting is also added to the drink.
List of ingredients:
- frozen cherries - 1.1 kg;
- good quality vodka - 1.5 ml;
- granulated sugar - 2 cups.
Cooking method:
- The berries are lightly washed and sorted, but only after they are completely defrosted.
- After this, the cherries are transferred to a jar with a wide neck.
- Prepared vodka is poured into the container and the future pouring is covered with a nylon lid. Place the jar in a cool place and leave for fourteen days.
- After the allotted two weeks, the liquid should be drained into a separate bottle, after which the bottle is moved to a cool place, protected from the sun. The preparation is left there for a couple of weeks.
- The cherry remains in the jar, granulated sugar is poured into it and mixed thoroughly. Pour about half a liter of water into a container and let it brew for about fourteen days to make a syrup from the juice and sugar. The composition is mixed every three days.
- After fourteen days, the syrup and tincture are mixed and poured into glass bottles. Leave the drink for another two weeks to obtain the desired taste and strength of the liqueur.
Drink with cherry leaves
This cherry liqueur with vodka contains cherry leaves and a little citric acid. The vodka drink is prepared in a three-liter jar; the leaves give the product a unique taste and aroma at home. In addition, this is recommended to be used if the harvest is small, but you want to prepare a lot of liqueur.
Required Products:
- purified water - 1 liter;
- fresh berries - 300 g;
- granulated sugar - 1.3 kg;
- cherry leaves - 25 pieces;
- good quality vodka - 1 liter;
- citric acid - 15 grams.
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Cooking steps:
- The berries are washed, after which the seeds are removed from them, then the leaves are washed well and the ingredients are transferred to a saucepan. Pour the ingredients with water and cook for about 15 minutes, the cooking process is carried out over low heat. After this, the resulting broth is filtered through cheesecloth.
- Granulated sugar is poured into the prepared broth and citric acid is immediately added. Brew the drink for about seven minutes with constant stirring. The sugar should completely dissolve.
- The prepared cherry syrup is cooled to room temperature. Pour vodka into it and pour the mixture into bottles. The containers are tightly sealed, and to give the liqueur a stronger aroma, you can put two cherry leaves in each bottle.
- Infuse the drink for about twenty days, and the temperature should be at room temperature. In some cases, cherry liqueur at home turns out to be cloudy; to quickly clear a vodka drink, it can be filtered using cotton wool.
The strength of the liqueur is about 10 degrees, the product is stored for about two years.
Pouring for the lazy
A fairly simple option for preparing a drink, which is more suitable for those who do not like to bother with preparing ingredients and lengthy infusion. There is no need to remove pits from the cherries, so the cooking process will be significantly reduced in time.
Preparing the products and creating the tincture takes a minimal amount of time.
Required ingredients:
- ripe cherry fruits - 1.5 kg;
- good quality vodka - 1.5 liters;
- granulated sugar - 2.5 kg.
Cooking method:
- Mix all the berries in one glass container, add granulated sugar and the required amount of vodka.
- The container is closed with a lid and then placed in a dark place where it will be no lower than 20 and no higher than 25 degrees.
- The tincture is aged for about thirty days, and every three days the container with the liqueur is shaken well to mix the components.
- When the drink is ready, it is filtered using gauze, and then bottled and sealed well.
- The liqueur should be stored in the refrigerator, and the shelf life is three years.
Cherry honey drink
This is a fairly simple cherry liqueur that you can make with your own hands at home. According to this recipe, the product is infused with vodka, but you can also use alcohol or purified moonshine.
Required Products:
- good quality vodka - 2 liters;
- ripe cherries - 2 kg;
- vanillin - 2 packs;
- natural liquid honey - 2 liters.
Cooking steps:
- The cherries are washed and then the seeds are removed. The finished berries are transferred to a jar and vanilla powder is added there. Immediately pour vodka into the container.
- The jar is closed tightly with a lid and left in the sun for about one month.
- When the allotted period of time has expired, the resulting drink should be strained, the product should be poured into a clean bottle, and the cherries should not be thrown away, since they are still needed.
- The bottle with the tincture is sent to a cool place, and in the meantime they prepare the cherries.
- The berries are transferred to a glass jar and two liters are added to them. Again, close the container and place it on the windowsill, on the sunny side. In this form, the cherry lasts for exactly a month.
- When the thirty days have passed, the honey and cherry juice are filtered to remove the berries. Next, combine the two resulting products and shake. Can be consumed immediately after cooling.
Cherry liqueur with mint
This version of the alcoholic drink will be more to the taste of those who love unusual liqueurs. This recipe uses mint, it gives a very bright aroma to the drink, while making the product very tasty.
Required Products:
- lemon zest - 5 grams;
- ripe cherries - 640 grams;
- cherry pits - 12 pieces;
- good quality vodka - 50 ml;
- fresh mint leaves - 12 pieces;
- granulated sugar 130 grams.
Cooking steps:
- All berries are washed well, after which the seeds are removed.
- You can cut the cherries into two parts and mash them slightly so that they release more juice.
- Cherry pits are crushed in the required quantity and then placed in a gauze bag.
- This bag is placed in a jar where the liqueur will be prepared. Prepared berries and granulated sugar are also sent there.
- Afterwards, the zest is removed from the lemon and the product is added to the berries, the mint leaves are washed and placed in a container.
- The last step is to fill the components with vodka, and close the jar tightly with a plastic lid or gauze.
- The drink is kept in the sun for seven days, and after that it is put in a dark place where it is cool enough, where the liqueur remains for one month.
- The finished drink is filtered using gauze and then poured into prepared bottles.
- To improve the taste and strength of the product, it is recommended to keep the liqueur for an additional two months.
French pouring
A fairly simple and quick option for preparing a strong drink. The composition includes cloves, so the liqueur gets a bright aroma.
Required components:
- cloves - 3 buds;
- cherry berries - 1.2 kg;
- good quality vodka - 630 ml;
- cinnamon - 1 stick;
- granulated sugar - 430 grams;
- lemon peel - to taste.
Cooking steps:
- The berries are washed well, after which the seeds are removed.
- The prepared cherries are placed in a jar and covered with lids.
- Heat water in a container and immerse the jars there for five minutes.
- After packaging, remove and allow the berries to cool for several hours.
- The lids are removed and vodka is poured into each container.
The containers are sealed with lids and the drink is sent to a dark place for three months. To ensure that spices and sugar are evenly distributed throughout the drink, you should shake the cans occasionally. The finished drink is filtered and bottled.
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