Liquori Casalinghi (Cherry Liqueur)

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   You will need to crush the cherries along with their pits. I found it was easiest to use a heavy duty extra large zip lock, adding a handful of cherries at a time, and smash each cherry with a hammer. Be sure to crust the pit well. Push the pulp to the bottom of the bag and add the next handful.

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   Leave covered in a dark place for 24 hours.

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   After 24 hours, boil the water and add the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

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   Put cherry mixture in a fine muslin bag, or use a fine sieve, and squeeze the juice into a bowl.

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   Add the cherry juice to the sugar syrup mixture and set aside to cool.

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   Add alcohol to the cooled cherry syrup.

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   Pour into a jar with a tight fitting lid and place in a cool dark place for one week.

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   After one week, filter into a cool looking bottle, seal, and age it for at least six months before you pop the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.