Cherry Cordial(Wisniowka) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. washed, ripe, dark pitted cherries
2 qt. 100 proof vodka
2 c. 190 proof grain alcohol (neutral spirits)

Preparation

Place cherries and 1/5 of the pits in a gallon jar.
Pour in vodka and alcohol.
Seal tightly and store at room temperature 1 to 3 months, shaking occasionally.
Strain through cotton-filled funnel, adding 3/4 to 1 cup simple syrup.
Age mixture 4 to 6 weeks before serving.
For a drier cordial, increase the amount of vodka to taste.