Cherry Vodka

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
25%
Cherry Vodka
45 min.
1
2005kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a vibrant and refreshing alcoholic beverage that brings a little twist to your typical drink recipes, look no further than Cherry Vodka. This delightful infusion not only captures the essence of sweet and tart fresh cherries but also embodies a range of dietary preferences—it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. Perfect for impressing your friends at gatherings or simply indulging in a unique treat, this homemade cherry vodka is as versatile as it is delicious.

The preparation is surprisingly simple and offers a perfect balance of flavors. With just a handful of ingredients, including fresh sour cherries and premium vodka, the process involves soaking the fruit to extract all those wonderful flavors. You can tailor the sweetness to your liking, adding a touch of sugar if you prefer a smooth, liqueur-like finish or keeping it sharp for a more spirited experience.

Not only is this drink a joy to create, but it also allows you to enjoy the fruits of your labor long after the process is complete—perfect for cozy evenings or festive celebrations. So roll up your sleeves and treat yourself to the enchanting aroma and taste of your own homemade Cherry Vodka, an intoxicating concoction that's sure to become a favorite. Cheers to crafting your own exquisite beverages!

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb blackcurrants fresh sour black (or currants or jagody)
  • tbsp sugar 
  • 25 oz vodka 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • sieve
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Pit and halve the cherries. As in all vodka recipes, it is important that the flesh of the fruit be somehow exposed.
  2. Fill a jar with the cherries, but do not pack it.
  3. Pour the vodka on top and seal tightly. Leave in a dark place, preferably for at least 2 weeks—or up to 6 months. At the end of that time, open the jar and strain. If you have a very fine-mesh strainer, that will do. If not, use an ordinary strainer lined with a cheesecloth or even a coffee filter. Set the strainer over a large bowl, ideally one from which you'll be able to easily pour afterward.
  4. Pour the vodka mixture through the strainer and allow the fruit to sit, seeping liquid, for a good hour or so, stirring a bit and pressing if need be to make the liquid go through.
  5. Now taste the vodka.
  6. Add sugar if you want an after-dinner liqueur, or leave it out if you want something sharper.
  7. Pour (or ladle) into a decorative bottle.
  8. From From a Polish Country House Kitchen by Anne Applebaum & Danielle Crittenden, © 2012 Chronicle Books

Nutrition Facts

Calories2005kcal
Protein6.98%
Fat4.68%
Carbs88.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.09
Glycemic Load
8.38
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.759999942844%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
318.73mg
Petunidin
19.75mg
Delphinidin
457.32mg
Pelargonidin
5.97mg
Peonidin
3.37mg
Catechin
3.57mg
Epicatechin
2.4mg
Isorhamnetin
0.61mg
Kaempferol
3.62mg
Myricetin
31.54mg
Quercetin
22.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2004.87kcal
100.24%
Fat:2.13g
3.28%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.08%
Carbohydrates:90.43g
30.14%
Net Carbohydrates:90.43g
32.89%
Sugar:11.98g
13.31%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:17.41mg
0.76%
Alcohol:236.72g
100%
Alcohol %:24.37%
100%
Protein:7.14g
14.29%
Vitamin C:923.63mg
1119.55%
Manganese:1.31mg
65.34%
Potassium:1650.47mg
47.16%
Iron:7.94mg
44.09%
Vitamin E:5.1mg
34.02%
Phosphorus:336.51mg
33.65%
Magnesium:122.47mg
30.62%
Calcium:280.78mg
28.08%
Copper:0.51mg
25.53%
Vitamin A:1173.67IU
23.47%
Vitamin B5:2.03mg
20.31%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.37%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.06%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.84%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.19%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.65%
Source:Epicurious