The leftover brandied cherries will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. For an attractive garnish, thread a 4×1/2-inch strip of orange peel on a short skewer and top with a cherry, then place in drink before serving.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh pitted Bing cherries
- 1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6 tablespoons Courvoisier or other premium Cognac
- 1/4 cup orange curaçao
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cherry Heering liqueur or other cherry liqueur
Instructions:
- Combine cherries, kirsch, and sugar in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours, stirring occasionally. (Brandied cherries can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Place 2 Martini glasses in freezer and chill at least 2 hours.
- Place 3 brandied cherries in each of 2 chilled glasses; crush cherries with back of spoon. Combine ice cubes, Cognac, orange curaçao, lemon juice, and cherry liqueur in cocktail shaker. Shake well, strain into Martini glasses with cherries, and serve.
Cherry Smash • Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh pitted Bing cherries
- 1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6 tablespoons Courvoisier or other premium Cognac
- 1/4 cup orange curaçao
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cherry Heering liqueur or other cherry liqueur
Cherry Smash Nutrition Facts:
• Diet: Low-Fat
• Calories: 43.93
• Fat: 0.61
• Carbs: 34.07
• Protein: 1.66
• Cholesterol: 0.00
• Calcium: 2.82
• Sodium: 0.78* E.g. 137.29 = 137mg or 137g – 29%
Nutrition Facts labels are not always factual.