Cherry Bounce Liqueur

Name: Cherry Bounce Liqueur
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 50 ounces
Ingredients: 4 -6 cups cherries (fresh, frozen or canned); 3/4 lb dark raisin; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 allspice berries; 3 whole cloves; 750 ml brandy; 750 ml rum

Submitted by Chance

"Martha Washington made cherry bounce liqueur and George carried it with him on his travels. I have taken what I think is the best of Martha's and several other recipes to create this delicious concoction. May be sipped as a liqueur or mixed with 7-UP or other clear soda. I have used cherry juice concentrate in lieu of fresh or frozen cherries to save time, but real cherries are best."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 50 ounces

ingredients

4 -6 cups cherries (fresh, frozen or canned)
³⁄₄ lb dark raisin
1 cup brown sugar
2 allspice berries
3 whole cloves
750 ml brandy
750 ml rum

directions

Thoroughly clean a 2 quart container with a secure lid. I use an apple cider jug that has been cleaned very well.
Clean and stem cherries, if using fresh cherries. Thaw if using frozen.
Crush cherries a bit to release flavor, keeping all juice and adding to container.
Place remaining ingredients in container.
Shake until sugar is dissolved.
Keep in a cool, dark place shaking once a week for 3 weeks to 6 months. The longer it sits, the better it gets.
Strain and bottle into clean containers of your choice. I use empty beer bottles with a hinged cap.
Serve as an aperitif, a digestif or in lieu of a dessert wine.
Also makes a great gift if you can stand to give it up.