2pintssour cherriesstemmed and crushed or 2 1/2 c. dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped
2vanilla beansMadagascar or Bourbon, split
1c.Simple Syrup
Instructions
Muddle the vodka, cherries, and vanilla with a wooden spoon in a half-gallon jar. Stir to moisten everything
Seal the jar and put it in a cool, dark cabinet until the liquid smells and tastes strongly of cherries-3 to 5 days for dried fruit, about 7 days for fresh fruit.
Strain the mixture with a mesh strainer into a clean quart jar. Do not push on the solids to extract more liquid.
Stir in the simple syrup.
Seal and store in a cool, dark cabinet. Use within 1 year.
Notes
Source: Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits by Andrew Schloss