SOUR-CHERRY CORDIALS

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Fresh sour cherries are available seasonally at farmers' markets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds fresh or thawed frozen sour cherries, pitted (about 3 cups), plus more for garnish (optional)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups Muscat wine
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
Ice cubes
1 cup (8 ounces) gin
3 cups (24 ounces) seltzer water
8 strips lemon zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring cherries, sugar, wine, lemon juice, and salt to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook for 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cherries to a bowl. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook until mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Return cherries to syrup. (Cherries in syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.)
  • Fill 8 glasses with ice. Pour 2 tablespoons gin and 2 tablespoons syrup into each glass, and add 5 cherries. Divide seltzer among glasses (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons each). Garnish with fresh cherries and lemon zest strips, if desired. Serve immediately.

Awais 001
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These cordials are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Segun Adele
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cherries, but I really enjoyed these cordials. The chocolate coating really balances out the tartness.


Jay Manyuchi
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These cordials are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth the splurge. They're so delicious and special.


Sapon Sapon
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I made these cordials for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


rebecca kuhlenschmidt
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I didn't have any chocolate chips on hand, so I used semisweet chocolate bars instead. They worked just fine.


Memunatu Bangura
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I had some trouble finding sour cherries, but I was able to find them at a local farmers market. They were worth the effort to find.


Zahid Rajar
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These cordials are a bit tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect for someone who loves sour cherry flavor.


Tunde Lasisi
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These cordials are a great way to use up leftover sour cherries. I always have a few bags of frozen sour cherries in my freezer and these cordials are a great way to use them up.


Noha Tina
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I've made these cordials several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Wade Pulliam
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These cordials are the perfect gift for a friend or family member. They're sure to be appreciated.


Muzira Yasir
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I made these cordials for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Markas Arshad
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These cordials are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.


DaJshun M
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I love that these cordials are made with real sour cherries. It gives them such a unique and delicious flavor.


Pinkal Meghji
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These cordials are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Jacob Brazell
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I was a bit skeptical about making these cordials because I'm not a huge fan of sour cherries. But I'm so glad I tried them! The sourness is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chocolate coating.


Lyle Wolfe
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These cordials are so delicious! The sour cherry filling is perfectly complemented by the chocolate coating. I can't stop eating them!


Muzamil Ahmad
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I love how easy these cordials are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time. The hardest part was waiting for them to chill in the refrigerator!


Ayaz Malik
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These sour cherry cordials were a hit at my holiday party! They were the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the chocolate coating added a nice touch of richness. I'll definitely be making these again next year.