brandied cherries
Liquor-soaked drupes
Brandied cherries are cherries preserved in brandy, often with added sugar and spices.
They serve as cocktail garnishes, dessert toppings, or standalone treats.
Unlike the bright red maraschino cherries in supermarkets, brandied cherries are typically darker and more complex in flavor: The old-fashioned was garnished with a brandied cherry.
- maraschinoCherry-based Italian cordial
- kirschCherry-derived clear brandy
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
- cocktail garnishDecorative drink addition
- bourbonCorn-based American spirit
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