Cherry bounce

It's cherry season and that means it's time to make Cherry Bounce. See how to use Cherry Bounce to make cocktails or give as holiday gifts!

Cherry Bounce is a delicious homemade cordial recipe using fresh pie cherries and bourbon. It dates back to George Washington's era. A 'must make' recipe!

Preserve your fresh cherries in whiskey (or other alcohol) for a delicious year-round treat — this homemade cherry bounce recipe is perfect for drinking (or baking!).

July is here and that means sour cherries are in season. Every year, we bring in Morella cherries from Ohio to use in one of Martha Washington's favorite recipes: Cherry Bounce. While this drink takes time to soak, it is most definitely worth the wait!Ingredients1 quart Bassett Town Whiskey6 cups Morella cherriesSweet cherry pits (ONLY if Morella cherries are already pitted)2 cups brown sugar1 vanilla bean, split in half1 cinnamon stick3 whole allspice1 whole nutmeg, cracked in…

Get your cherries, sugar and liquor in jars now if you want to spread a little extra holiday cheer come December.

Making cherry bounceNormally we provide a story along with our colonial-inspired drink recipe, but for today’s #ASinAndASecret, we’re going to dive into the history of cherry bounce. Last July, the staff of Historic London Town and Gardens began making cherry bounce in our reconstructed colonial village. Cherry Bounce is a cordial with cherries (of course!), brandy, sugar, and spices. It was a popular drink during the colonial period. Look at all that sugar over those cherries! Why is the…

When I used to work at Virginia's Explore Park, I did quite a bit of fireplace cooking using period recipes and heirloom vegetables. Over the years, I found MANY very tasty recipes which I still prepare in my modern day home. I have always been curious about many of the drink recipes. I have made Strawberry Shrub and Wassail, just to mention a couple of period drinks. But I always wanted to make Cherry Bounce. Maybe it is the name, because it does make me smile just to say it. Maybe it is…

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Turn summertime fruit into cherry bounce, a cherry-infused cordial that dates back centuries. Cherry bounce takes a few months to infuse, so it's wonderful to enjoy at the holidays.

Sorry for the long-ish hiatus over the past few weeks. My family recently lost a wonderful woman, my great-aunt. I was named Elizabeth after her, but, like 99% of Elizabeths, we both have random …