Brandied Cherries

This is a great way to preserve cherries – there’s very little preparation involved – but you do need to be patient. The cherries must steep in the sweetened brandy for at least six weeks. Once they’re ready you can use them as a boozy dessert with whipped cream or ice cream, or add them to retro cocktails such as a classic Manhattan or Old Fashioned (if you’ve made some of our walnut liqueur, try our Walnut Old Fashioned). For the best flavour, select ripe, unblemished cherries with their stems intact and don’t stone them. We use wood avens root to infuse the brandy with its gentle, clove-like flavour, but you could use a cinnamon stick or a vanilla pod if you prefer.