2 years ago while up in DC for a long wintery weekend we happened into our favorite local haunt for lunch. While chatting with the bartender he mentioned that tonight was Cherry Bounce night and asked if we were coming back for it. Sure, what the heck. Well what ensued was a night full of locals with homemade medicine tasting cherry bounce sling over their shoulders pouring into the place for everyone to sample. This stuff (if made correctly) was delish!! There were at least 10 entries. All tasted different. One tasted like cherry flavored gasoline. The winner was crowned with a wooden toilet seat. And I was left in wonderment for a handcrafted booze that made the perfect old fashioned.
The cherries are sour cherries from the Door. Since I rarely make it up there in Cherry Season, it was a problem. Last summer I went up for my birthday! Cherry Season was in full bloom and I purchased a quart of Sour and Sweet. I couldn't wait to try it .
So I washed the Cherries and put them in a gallon jar with a few cups of sugar and some star anise. I added a bit of liquid vanilla, maybe a teaspoon. When the syrup started I added some booze. Mostley Southern Comfort but I also added some Cheery Liquer that no one was drinking, some left over remnant of 7Crown and some other mystery whiskey in the cabinet. I shook the jar a few times since August but for the most part just left it alone in the corner of my room out of the sun.
Today I opened my masterpiece. It is so smooth and leggy. It is a beautiful crimson color. It made two full bottles (whiskey bottle size).
The problem is I have been telling people about this stuff since August. I think very few of them will actually appreciate it. They may like a taste but I hardly think they will use any more than a few shots before it gets put away and goes bad. What do I do now??? I certainly will not be giving these giant bottles to anyone, including my son who loves a good manhattan. One friend actually donated a bottle of SoCo for the process, so she expects a bottle too.
The Bounce is perfect. The process was easy. Sharing is a problem. Next time the one thing I will change?? I am not telling a soul!
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