kirsches
Cherry-derived distilled spirits
Kirsches is the plural of kirsch, a clear brandy distilled from cherries.
The spirit originated in Germany and Switzerland, where it's traditionally used in fondue and Black Forest cake.
She added a splash of kirsch to the cherries.
The plural appears when comparing varieties or ordering multiple servings: We sampled three different kirsches.
Spirit from fermented fruit
- eau-de-vieUnaged fruit distillate
- schnappsGerman distilled spirit
- digestifPost-meal settling drink
- spiritSoul, mood, or liquor
cordial · aperitif · cocktail · mixology · infusion · flavoring · bartender · bar
Layered Austrian pastry
- clafoutisFruit baked in batter
- compoteFruit cooked in syrup
- gateauFancy layered dessert
- trifleInsignificant matter or thing
parfait · cheesecake · fondue · mousse · souffle · pastry · jubilee · ganache
Forming small cavities
- harvestGathering mature crops
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
- preservesCooked fruit in sugar
- jamCooked fruit spread
canning · dried · candied · prunus · orchard · picking · varietal · stemmed
brandy
Spirit from fermented fruit
- eau-de-vieUnaged fruit distillate
- schnappsGerman distilled spirit
- digestifPost-meal settling drink
spirit · cordial · aperitif · cocktail · mixology · infusion · flavoring · bartender · bar · drinks
strudel
Layered Austrian pastry
trifle · parfait · cheesecake · fondue · mousse · souffle · pastry · jubilee · ganache · glaze
pitting
Forming small cavities
jam · canning · dried · candied · prunus · orchard · picking · varietal · stemmed
red
Primary color, warm
garnet · wine-colored · rich · scarlet · maroon
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
sharp · fruity · aromatic · pungent · rich · intense · bittersweet · astringent