Sour Cherry Liqueur - Ginginha

1. 1

   Wash the cherries and leave some of the stems for taste. If you can't find sour cherries use normal black cherries a bit unripe.

2. 2

   In a pan over medium heat, warm the red wine and add the sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

3. 3

   In a 4 cup container with a tight fitting lid add the cherries, the cooled wine and sugar, the cinnamon stick and the cloves. Add the White alcohol (either Aguardente or Grappa) and close the jar tightly.

4. 4

   Let infuse 1 month in a dark place, giving it a shake every 3 or 4 days.

5. 5

   Discard the cinnamon and the cloves, bottle the liqueur, adding a few cherries to each bottle and close the bottles with a good fitting cork. Serve in small glasses either as an aperitif or at the end of the meal. In summer you can serve it chilled.

6. 6

   Will keep several years if you don't drink it meanwhile, which would be a pitty.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.