Bols Cherry Brandy Liqueur, 50 cl

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While it may be considered somewhat retro Cherry Brandy is still a really popular drink. How to make cherry brandy? Read on my friends and I’ll show you exactly how it’s done and it’s so easy too. One final touch that many also add is the crushing of the cherry kernels. For whatever reason, this adds a touch of almond to the finished product. This may be noticed on the nose, the palate, or both. You may not expect it, but it turns out that almonds and cherries go quite well together. Don’t waste this fabulous brandy-soaked fruit. Serve those cherries with ice-cream. Bake them in a pie. Or pop them in the freezer till inspiration strikes. Maraschino cherries are a popular choice for these spirits, though some choose to use other varieties, including the slightly bitter and tarter wild cherries. Some choose to focus on cherries alone and produce a sweet and refreshing profile, while many others choose to add spices. Popular choices include cinnamon and cloves, which add depth and texture to the palate.

The process here is simple – stir all ingredients with some ice and then strain into a chilled coupe glass. You can have this as a shot either chilled or at room temperature. As I’ve shown here with ice and some soda water. Or add your favourite mixer. The cherries are really cheap just now and the supermarkets have huge displays of glistening rich red goodness all waiting to be tasted. I used a 1 kilo kilner jar to make my cherry brandy. But any large jar with a good tight-fitting lid will do nicely. Ingredients for homemade cherry brandy You can make a martini out of just about anything, and this cherry rendition is perfect for those who love all things sweet and dry.Read description on the product for health warnings. Drink Responsibly, Over 18s only, for further health information Visit drinkaware.co.uk. Cherry brandy is the most popular branch of cherry liqueurs, as brandy itself is already fruit-based and often sweet. Making brandy with cherries or adding their delicious natural essence makes for a unique and delectable dessert drink. Drink it neat, serve it chilled, pour it over ice cream, or bake it into your sweet creations – the best cherry brandy is versatile like this and gives you many ways to enjoy it.

Vibrant and rich, Bols Cherry Brandy liqueur is created using fresh Eastern European cherries, brandy and carefully selected herbs and spices to give a full, fruity cherry flavour with subtle hints of amaretto. Simply place the cherry in opening of empty bittle and hold in place while you gently pres cown in centre of the cherry with a drinking straw. The stone will pop out into the bottle! Save the cherry stones To make this delightfully dry drink, simply stir all ingredients with ice and then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and/or a twist of lemon. The nose is as complex as the palate with notes of amaretto, marzipan, almond, and of course fresh cherries and cherry stones. The palate is rich with marzipan, cherry jam, and a hint of almond with a selection of herbs adding depth. 3. Jacquin’s Cherry Brandy Save those stones, don’t throw them away. You can make Homemade Kirsch with the cherry stones. How’s that for not wasting a thing. Cherry brandy and homemade kirsch from the same batch of cherries!

Created where cherry brandy production is a tradition, the cherry stone and its kernel is crushed giving the amaretto aroma and flavour. BOLS Cherry Brandyis a deep red cherry liqueur using fresh cherries from Eastern Europe, where cherry brandy has long been a tradition. The cherry’s stone, its kernel, is crushed, giving Bols Cherry Brandy a faint amaretto flavour. Extracts of various selected herbs and spices produce a well balanced liqueur. Aromas of amaretto, marzipan and almond married with the fresh cherry scent, reflects the well-balanced nature of Bols Cherry Brandy liqueur. Now I am being cautious here and I have stoned my cherries. I’ve used my old cherry stoner here but you can also use a coke cottle and straw to stone cherries. The sweet, tart cherries are balanced well by the dry gin while the botanicals add depth to the flavor. The vermouth adds yet more dryness without taking away from the flavor – it’s the ultimate drink for those who love a super dry martini but want to mix up the flavors a bit! Landing Gear

It comes from the hard-working Trimbach family, whose business was recently joined by the family’s 13th generation! The family-owned company is known for producing quality wines and other spirits with pure, well-structured, balanced, and elegant fruity flavors. The cherry brandy is ready to drink as soon as you have made it. Once it has been steeped for the 2 weeks and strained and is in the bottle you can drink it. If things need extra time I always make sure I put that in the recipe. Hope you enjoy it.

Cherry brandy will last for over a year. Don’t try to make another batch with same cherries as they have done their flavouring bit already. Use them with ice-cream as a boozy sweet treat instead, store in fridge for up to a month. The nose is ripe, fruity, and rich with sweet cherry aromas. The palate is rich, warming, and full-bodied with a smooth entry and strong notes of fresh, tart cherries. The finish is sweet, simple, and long. 4. Arrow Wild Cherry Brandy