Cherry-Infused Bourbon Recipe
This cherry-infused bourbon is so easy to put together and makes the best cocktails! The sweet cherries and rich bourbon are a perfect cocktail match.
How to Make the Best Cherry-Infused Bourbon
A Simple Homemade Cherry Liqueur
Cherry-infused bourbon is one of the easiest and most rewarding infusions to make at home. With just two simple ingredients—fresh cherries and quality bourbon—you can create a beautifully flavored spirit that’s perfect for sipping on its own or mixing into sophisticated cocktails.
The Magic of Patience
The beauty of this infusion lies in the patience required. Over four to six weeks, the bourbon slowly extracts the cherry’s natural sweetness, color, and flavor, transforming into a deep ruby liqueur that’s greater than the sum of its parts. The simple ritual of shaking the jar every few days keeps you connected to the process and ensures even extraction.
Versatile and Delicious
Once ready, your cherry-infused bourbon becomes an essential ingredient in your home bar. Serve it neat as a digestif, enjoy it over ice on a warm afternoon, or use it as a base for cocktails that highlight its complex cherry notes. The homemade infusion always impresses guests and makes an elegant gift when bottled in a decorative jar.
Cherry-Infused Bourbon
This cherry-infused bourbon is so easy to put together and makes the best cocktails! The sweet cherries and rich bourbon are a perfect cocktail match.
Ingredients
Infusion
Instructions
Instructions
- Pour the bourbon over the cherries in an airtight container.
- Store away from light. Every few days or so, shake the jar.
- Let the bourbon infuse for at least four weeks, preferably six weeks.
- Serve neat, on ice, or in a cocktail.
Notes
- The infusion time significantly impacts the flavor depth—six weeks is ideal for a fuller cherry flavor.
- Use fresh, high-quality cherries for the best results.
- Store the infused bourbon in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
- Once infused, the bourbon will keep indefinitely if properly sealed.