Deliciously Sweet Manhattan Cherries Recipe

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

1. Rinse the cherries under cold water and remove the stems.
2. Using a small knife or a cherry pitter, remove the pits from the cherries.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the whiskey, sweet vermouth, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
4. Add the cherries to the bowl and toss gently to coat them with the whiskey mixture.
5. Cover the bowl and let the cherries marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
6. Once marinated, remove the cherries from the refrigerator and serve them as desired.
7. Enjoy the Manhattan Cherries as a dessert on their own, or use them as a topping for ice cream, cakes, or other desserts.
8. Store any leftover cherries and their liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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