"On special occasions and the holidays, my father served 3-4 cherries in a tiny whiskey glass with a little of the cherry liqueur. Our family continues this tradition to this day."--Rose Marie Boniello
Origin: Italian
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. Bing cherries 1 quart jar (sterilized) 2 cups Canadian Club whiskey
Preparation:
Buy cherries that are firm without blemishes and fresh enough so their stems are still green. Wash cherries, spread them out on a towel to dry. Remove stems and pack into the jar. Cover with whiskey, gently packing cherries to remove any trapped air. Completely cover cherries. Seal and refrigerate 4 weeks before serving. Note: If you prefer to use Vodka, add a 1/2 cup of sugar, 3-4 whole cloves and piece of cinnamon stick. Do NOT stir.
