SOUR CHERRY VODKA (Vishnyovka)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (910 g) sour cherries, fresh or frozen and defrosted
• 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
• 3 cups (720 ml) vodka

Instructions

1. Rinse and dry the cherries (no need to pit them, since everything will be strained later). Place them in a large jar with the sugar, seal, and store for 3 to 5 days.
2. Add the vodka, reseal, and shake well. Store for 5 days in a dark, dry place.
3. Strain the Vishnyovka through cheesecloth or a fine strainer into a bottle, ready for use.