Chokecherry Pit Liqueur Recipe
A rich liqueur made from chokecherries or other wild cherries with a potent flavor of cherries and hints of almond. Makes 4 cups.
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 166kcal
Cost: 10
Equipment
- 1 Half gallon mason jar or other non-reactive container
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried wild cherry pits and seeds leftover from sifting
- 4 cups Brandy, rum or vodka
- ½ cup Maple syrup or granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Ground whole dried cherries optional, for color and extra flavor
Instructions
- Combine the ground cherry pits and shells and the whole ground cherries if using with the alcohol and put into the mason jar.
- Allow the mixture to macerate / infuse for 30 days, then strain through 2 layers of cheesecloth.
- Stir in the maple syrup or sugar to taste, transfer to a clean bottle and store in the fridge.
Notes
The cherry liqueur can be stored at room temperature but will be best used within 6 months. If you have a fridge in the garage like I do, store it in there and it'll last for years.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.04mg