Indulge in the delightful taste of Manhattan Cherries with this easy and tasty recipe. The cherries are soaked in a flavorful combination of whiskey and sweet vermouth, giving them a rich and indulgent taste. Perfect as a dessert or a sweet treat, these Manhattan Cherries are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. The recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and the cherries can be enjoyed right away or stored for later use. Impress your friends and family with this unique and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cherries
- 1 cup whiskey
- 1/2 cup sweet vermouth
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
- Rinse the cherries under cold water and remove the stems.
- Using a small knife or a cherry pitter, remove the pits from the cherries.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the whiskey, sweet vermouth, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the cherries to the bowl and toss gently to coat them with the whiskey mixture.
- Cover the bowl and let the cherries marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Once marinated, remove the cherries from the refrigerator and serve them as desired.
- Enjoy the Manhattan Cherries as a dessert on their own, or use them as a topping for ice cream, cakes, or other desserts.
- Store any leftover cherries and their liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
