FRESH CHERRIES ARE IN SO LETS MAKE A DRINK ENJOY DAN:

BRANDIED CHERRIES by CHEF DAN:
Yields about 2 quarts

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds pitted fresh sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/4-cup lime juice
7 whole allspice pods
2 cups brandy
2 cups vodka

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and allspice in a sauce pan.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
3. Add cherries and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy and vodka.
5. Place mixture in a glass jar.
6. Seal tightly and allow cherries to macerate in the refrigerator for 5-6 weeks.
7. To serve, pour some of the brandy, vodka mixture into a glass and add a few cherries.
8. Will keep refrigerator up to 1 year.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!