DIY Maraschino Cherries

This is a quick and easy method to extend the shelf life of your cocktail cherries by briefly heating and storing in a fortified syrup. The syrup will be close to 20% ABV and, once the cherries are finished, will make a delicious cherry liqueur. I like this method as the cherries still taste like fresh cherries... not candied cherries. If you want to get a longer shelf life from your cherries then you can use one of the two methods listed below. I used the Art of Drink method a few years back and still have delicious tasting cherries from that batch: @DistinguishedSpirits Maraschino Cherries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXLI4XvFlPo Art of Drink (a more scientific approach): https://www.artofdrink.com/science/maraschino-cocktail-cherries INGREDIENTS - 150g Sour Cherries (Morello, Marasca, etc.) - 75ml Simple Syrup - 30ml Brandy - 30ml Maraschino Liqueur