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Spiced cherries in vodka

Name: Spiced cherries in vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: for 6 people
Ingredients: 450g cherries, stalks left on; 400ml cranberry juice; 200ml vodka; 200ml apple juice; 50ml cherry brandy (orange liqueur is a good alternative); 1 tbsp juniper berries, crushed; Pinch of ground allspice

Published: 30 Jun 05
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Feel smug in the knowledge that you’ve imbibed a few vitamins along with the alcohol with this sophisticated party drink: cherries in vodka.

Easy
July 2005

Test kitchen approved

for 6 people
Takes 10 minutes to make, plus up to 12 hours macerating

Feel smug in the knowledge that you’ve imbibed a few vitamins along with the alcohol with this sophisticated party drink: cherries in vodka.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 190kcals
Fat: 0.1g (no saturated
Protein: 0.7g
Carbohydrates: 23.6g (14g sugar)
Salt: trace

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Ingredients

450g cherries, stalks left on
400ml cranberry juice
200ml vodka
200ml apple juice
50ml cherry brandy (orange liqueur is a good alternative)
1 tbsp juniper berries, crushed
Pinch of ground allspice

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Method

Prick the cherries in several places with a sterilised needle.
Mix all the remaining ingredients together in a large jug or bowl.
Add the cherries, cover and set aside in a cool place for anything from 1-12 hours before serving up in shot glasses.