As mentioned in our in-depth roundup of cocktail cherries, “brandied cherries” are sometimes a misnomer. Virtually all cocktail cherries, even the high-end ones, are saved in syrup or juice (or some mixture thereof), with no booze in any respect within the jar.
Tempus Fugit, greatest identified for its intense liqueurs, is among the exceptions. This new line of cherries soaks up a slurry of spiced cane sugar syrup, cherry juice, and a small quantity of Kirsch, which brings the abv of the jar as much as 12%.
The completed product is an enormous jar (14.6 oz.) packed tight with small, stemless cherries. Fairly bitter and with a quick outer pores and skin, the dense cherries take in that Kirsch, giving every an unmistakable chew and booziness. Embrace just a little syrup from the jar in your libation in the event you’d like a barely sweeter cherry expertise — which I might undoubtedly suggest.
Luxardo stays my favourite cherry model, however these are a pleasant different, particularly if you need a extra genuine, brandied expertise. Smaller jars are additionally accessible.
A- / $20 per 415g jar ($4.82/100 grams) / tempusfugitspirits.com [BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON]
Tempus Fugit Cherries
$20
