Brandied Cherries

Ingredients

• 1 cup simple syrup
• 6 cups dark sweet fresh cherries
• 2 cups vodka
• 2 cups brandy

Instructions

1. 1
   Place cherries, simple syrup, brandy and vodka in container.
2. 2
   Cap tightly or cover snugly with plastic wrap.
3. 3
   Store in a cool dark place for three weeks.
4. 4
   Swirl the mixture around in the container every three days.
5. 5
   After three weeks, adjust the sweetness with more simple syrup if you wish, or maybe add a vanilla bean or some whole allspice