Sparkling Cherry Cocktail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb pitted red cherries
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/3 cup Southern Comfort
1 bottle Champagne or dry sparkling white wine, chilled
None None mint sprigs, to decorate

Preparation

Put the cherries in a pitcher or jar with the sugar and Southern Comfort. Cover and store in a cool place for 2 weeks, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the juices are clear.
Transfer the cherries and syrup to tall serving glasses and top with Champagne or sparkling wine. Decorate with mint sprigs to serve.