Homemade cherry liqueur: recipes with leaves and seeds, with vodka and alcohol

Cherry liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage that is easy to make at home. Taste properties directly depend on the set of ingredients and their quality. To make the liqueur truly tasty and strong enough, you must follow the algorithm for its preparation.

The benefits and harms of homemade cherry liqueur

Self-made alcoholic drinks have always had a lot of advantages over purchased ones. This is due to the fact that only natural ingredients are used in their manufacture. Cherry liqueur includes a lot of vitamins, microelements and organic substances. Due to the rich content of folic acid, it has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the female reproductive system. In addition, the drink strengthens blood vessels and regulates the level of blood pressure.

The beneficial properties of homemade cherry liqueur include:

• strengthening the immune system;
• elimination of cough;
• antioxidant actions;
• normalization of the emotional state;
• anti-aging effect on the body.

Regular, but moderate consumption of cherry liqueur ensures the normalization of the nervous system. The drink helps to quickly fall asleep and get up in a cheerful mood. In addition, it stimulates blood circulation, reducing the likelihood of stagnation.

The drink has a beneficial effect on the body only with moderate use. Excessive intake can cause symptoms of intoxication and alcohol dependence. This is due to the release of toxins as a result of the breakdown of alcohol in the body. In addition, liqueur has a negative effect on the well-being of people with high stomach acidity. Eating while carrying a child can lead to abnormalities in the development of the fetus and premature birth.

How to make cherry liqueur at home

Before preparing cherry liqueur at home, you should study simple recipes and choose the most suitable one. Spices and other berries can be added to cherries. Both alcohol and vodka act as the basis of the drink. To give the drink a sour taste, lemon juice is added to the recipe. Sweetness is determined by the amount of granulated sugar.

Particular attention must be paid to the selection and preparation of berries. They should be ripe and not damaged. Wormy and moldy cherries should be disposed of. Processing berries involves washing and peeling off the tails. Some recipes require pitting, but this is not necessary.

Homemade Cherry Liqueur Recipes

In the process of making cherry liqueur, you can make amendments to the recipe based on your own preferences. The optimal aging period for the drink is 2-3 months. But in some cases, liquor is prepared faster. Before serving, it is recommended to keep it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Homemade cherry liqueur with vodka

Ingredients:

• 250 g sugar;
• 500 ml of vodka;
• 250 g cherries.

Cooking process:

1. The berries are washed, and then each of them is pierced with a pin or a special device, getting rid of the pits.
2. The peeled berries are laid out in a glass jar and covered with sugar. From above, the raw material is poured with vodka.
3. The container is closed with a lid and placed in a dark place for three months. You do not need to stir and shake the drink.
4. After a specified time, the liquor is filtered and served to the table.

Before use, the drink must be cooled.

Cherry liqueur recipe for alcohol

Components:

• 1 kg of cherries;
• 1 liter of alcohol;
• 1 kg of sugar.

Recipe:

1. The berries are pitted in any suitable way.
2. The seeds are split and mixed with cherries, after which the ingredients are poured with alcohol.
3. The container with the base for the drink is removed to a secluded place for three weeks.
4. After a specified time, sugar is poured into the pan and filled with water. The syrup is brought to a boil, stirring thoroughly, and then removed from the heat.
5. The cherry liqueur is filtered. The resulting liquid is mixed with sugar syrup, and then the drink is refrigerated for three months.

The longer the liquor is infused, the tastier it will be.

Cherry liqueur from moonshine

Ingredients:

• 2 liters of moonshine 40-45 ° C;
• 500 g cherries;
• ½ tsp citric acid;
• 1 liter of water;
• 1 kg of sugar.

Recipe:

1. The cherries are thoroughly washed, pitted and poured over with water. Keep on low heat for 15 minutes after boiling.
2. After removing from the stove, the cherry broth is cooled and filtered.
3. Sugar is added to the remaining liquid, after which the pan is again put on fire. It is important to stir the mixture constantly to avoid clumping.
4. The cherry syrup is cooled and then mixed with citric acid and moonshine.
5. The finished drink is poured into glass bottles, which are corked and put away in a dark place. The duration of infusion can vary from three to twelve months.

You can use a special device to remove the bones.

Cherry Leaf Liqueur

A delicious homemade cherry liqueur can also be made from the leafy part. In this case, astringency will prevail in the drink. But he will not lose useful properties from this. The finished drink is taken not only to improve mood, but also for medicinal purposes. It helps regulate blood pressure and boost immunity. This effect is achieved due to the abundant content of ascorbic acid.

Components:

• 200 g of cherry leaves;
• 100 g of berries;
• 1 liter of vodka;
• 1.5 tsp citric acid;
• 1.5 kg of granulated sugar;
• 1 liter of water.

Cooking algorithm:

1. The berries and cherry leaves are washed and then boiled in a saucepan of water for 15 minutes.
2. After removing from the heat, the broth is cooled and filtered with gauze.
3. Sugar is added to the liquid, after which it is again put on fire. The syrup is boiled for no more than seven minutes, stirring constantly.
4. The finished base for the drink should cool down, then it is combined with vodka.
5. The liquor is bottled for storage and put away in a secluded place for 20 days. If it turns out to be too cloudy, you can strain it before using.

To enrich the taste of the drink, a few cherry leaves are added to it after distribution into bottles

Cherry Pitted Liqueur

The quick cherry pitted liqueur recipe is particularly popular. Mint gives the drink an unusual refreshing taste. The liquor prepared according to this recipe is great for drinking in the summer.

Ingredients:

• 10 cherry pits;
• 600 g of berries;
• 10 mint leaves;
• zest of ½ lemon;
• 500 ml of vodka.

Cooking algorithm:

1. Berry pulp and ground seeds are poured into a jar.
2. The next step is to add mint leaves, lemon zest and vodka to the main ingredients.
3. The container is closed with a lid and placed in a dark place for a week.
4. After a specified time, the cherry liqueur is filtered and poured into a container that is more suitable for storage.
5. Bottles are removed from the sun for two months.

The taste of the liqueur largely depends on the type of berry used.

Liqueur with cherry juice

Components:

• 1 kg of sugar;
• 6 carnation buds;
• 2 kg cherries;
• 5 g vanilla sugar;
• 10 g of ground chicken;
• 500 ml of 50% alcohol;
• 3 g nutmeg.

Cooking steps:

1. Glass jars are filled with pre-washed berries 2/3. In this form, they are crushed using a rolling pin.
2. Sugar is placed in the free space, after which it is necessary to gently mix the contents of the jar.
3. Top the mixture is covered with spices and poured with alcohol.
4. The jar is tightly closed with a lid and hidden in a secluded place for two weeks.
5. After a specified time, the drink is filtered and transferred to a more suitable container.

If the cherry liqueur is not sweet enough, sugar can be added at any time.

Cherry syrup liquor

Components:

• 450 ml of brandy;
• 2 tbsp. l. powdered sugar;
• 250 ml of vodka;
• 1/2 lemon peel;
• 1 kg of sugar;
• 1 liter of water;
• 600 g cherries.

Recipe:

1. The cherries are washed and pitted.
2. The berry pulp is placed in a jar and covered with powdered sugar. In this form, it must be left for a couple of hours.
3. After the required time, the berry is covered with zest and poured over with alcohol.
4. The container is sealed and stored in a safe place for six weeks. The storage temperature should not exceed 20 ° C.
5. Syrup is prepared on the basis of granulated sugar and water. The components are mixed and brought to a boil.
6. After settling, the drink is filtered and mixed with sugar syrup. The liquor is set aside again for a week.

Water and sugar are added in the same proportions when making syrup.

Cherry jam liquor

Cherry jam can be a great base for homemade liqueur. The strength and sweetness of the drink can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of any alcohol;
• 200 ml of water;
• 500 g cherry jam;
• 100 g of sugar.

Recipe:

1. Water is poured into a saucepan and put on fire. After boiling, jam is added to it. The resulting mixture is boiled for two minutes, periodically removing the resulting foam.
2. The berry base is cooled and then poured into a jar. Alcohol is added to it.
3. The container is closed and put away in a secluded place for two weeks. Shake the container every 2-3 days.
4. The finished drink is filtered. Sugar is added at this stage after tasting.

Don't use tainted or candied cherry jam

Frozen cherry liqueur recipe

Cherry liqueur in a 3 liter jar can also be made from frozen cherries. Milk is used to neutralize hydrocyanic acid, which is in the seeds of the berry.

Components:

• 1.2 kg frozen cherries;
• 600 ml of water;
• 600 ml of milk;
• 1.4 kg of sugar;
• 1.6 liters of vodka.

Cooking algorithm:

1. The berries are washed and then separated from the seeds.
2. They are crushed and mixed with cherry pulp.
3. The resulting mixture is poured with vodka. For 10 days, it is insisted in a cool dark place.
4. After a specified time, milk is added to the drink, after which it is insisted for another five days.
5. The next step is to filter the liquor and combine with sugar syrup.

The berry is defrosted naturally or using a special microwave mode

Contraindications

Due to the acid content, the drink should not be taken by people with diseases of the digestive system. This will aggravate the symptoms and provoke side effects. Also, you can not drink it in the following cases:

• diabetes;
• alcohol addiction;
• kidney disease;
• age under 18;
• an allergic reaction to cherries;
• gastritis and gastric ulcer.

Overuse of the cherry drink leads to toxic poisoning of the body. It is accompanied by nausea, headache, and confusion. The optimal daily dosage of liqueur is 50-60 ml.It is strictly forbidden to take the drink on an empty stomach.

Terms and conditions of storage

Homemade cherry liqueur should be stored at 12 ° C ... 22 ° C. It is advisable to avoid exposure to sunlight and sudden changes in temperature. An ideal place to store a drink will be the back shelf of a closet or pantry. It is not recommended to freeze liquor and expose to high temperatures. During storage, it is undesirable to shake the bottle with a drink. The liqueur has a shelf life of six months to two years.

Conclusion

Cherry liqueur will be an excellent decoration for a festive table. The process of its preparation is not complicated at all. Despite this, the drink has a rich tart taste, framed by berry sweetness.

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