Cherry bounce

Preserve your fresh cherries in whiskey (or other alcohol) for a delicious year-round treat — this homemade cherry bounce recipe is perfect for drinking (or baking!).

Turn summertime fruit into cherry bounce, a cherry-infused cordial that dates back centuries. Cherry bounce takes a few months to infuse, so it's wonderful to enjoy at the holidays.

Made using fresh or frozen fruit this cherry bounce is a traditional Wisconsin recipe made with brandy and often served during Christmas.

July is here and that means sour cherries are in season. Every year, we bring in Morella cherries from Ohio to use in one of Martha Washington's favorite recipes: Cherry Bounce. While this drink takes time to soak, it is most definitely worth the wait!Ingredients1 quart Bassett Town Whiskey6 cups Morella cherriesSweet cherry pits (ONLY if Morella cherries are already pitted)2 cups brown sugar1 vanilla bean, split in half1 cinnamon stick3 whole allspice1 whole nutmeg, cracked in…

Making cherry bounceNormally we provide a story along with our colonial-inspired drink recipe, but for today’s #ASinAndASecret, we’re going to dive into the history of cherry bounce. Last July, the staff of Historic London Town and Gardens began making cherry bounce in our reconstructed colonial village. Cherry Bounce is a cordial with cherries (of course!), brandy, sugar, and spices. It was a popular drink during the colonial period. Look at all that sugar over those cherries! Why is the…

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When I used to work at Virginia's Explore Park, I did quite a bit of fireplace cooking using period recipes and heirloom vegetables. Over ...

This method works for just about any fruit, herb or vegetable, but cherry bounce has the benefit of historical significance, as it was one of George Washington’s favorite tipples.

Cherry Bounce