Cocktailia

Cherries have finally been in season long enough that the prices have dropped and it’s time to start making cocktail garnishes again. This year I’m starting with some basic macerated cherries.

This one is really easy: Just wash and…

To follow up on the brandied cherries I made a couple months ago, I recently made cherry-infused vodka and bourbon.

I made these in one-pint mason jars, starting with a handful of cherries for each jar. After washing…

Cherry Caipirinha

• 1/2 lime, quartered
• 4 pitted sour or sweet cherries
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• 2 ounces cachaça

Chill a rocks glass with ice. Place the lime quarters and cherries in the bottom of a mixing glass,…

If you’re like me and don’t care for those bright red, artificial maraschino cherries, these brandied cherries make a great substitute. They’ve got a bit more bite to them, they look nicer, and they aren’t full of artificial sweeteners.…