Recipe information
Yield
2 Servings
Ingredients
1
cup fresh pitted Bing cherries
1
/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1
/4 cup sugar
1
cup ice cubes
6
tablespoons Courvoisier or other premium Cognac
1
/4 cup orange curaçao
2
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
tablespoon Cherry Heering liqueur or other cherry liqueur
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine cherries, kirsch, and sugar in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Brandied cherries can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.
Step 2
Place 2 Martini glasses in freezer and chill at least 2 hours.
Step 3
Place 3 brandied cherries in each of 2 chilled glasses; crush cherries with back of spoon. Combine ice cubes, Cognac, orange curaçao, lemon juice, and cherry liqueur in cocktail shaker. Shake well, strain into Martini glasses with cherries, and serve.