Haitian Cherry Liquor or Easy Liqueur de Cerise recipe
Haitian Cherry Liquor, also known as Liqueur de Cerisse, Likè de Cerise or Likè ceriz, is a sweet and delicious liqueur popular in Haiti and the Caribbean. It is made with fresh cherries, rum, vanilla bean and sugar, and is often enjoyed on its own or used in cocktails.
Haitian Cherry Liquor Recipe Cherry liquor is a liqueur flavored with cherries. It can be made with a variety of different types of cherries, including sweet cherries or sour cherries. For the purpose of this blog post, I will be using cherries that are available near me and not the Caribbean type of cherries.
A cherry liqueur is typically made by steeping the cherries in a neutral spirit, such as vodka or brandy, and then adding sugar. Some cherry liqueurs contain other flavorings and sometimes spices, such as cinnamon sticks or cloves.
My Cherries Liqueur (liquor) is a dessert cocktail you want to make yearly. It is perfect for the holidays and makes a great Christmas stuffer gift. It’s super easy and perfect for any occasion. It goes perfectly with the delicious and popular recipe of Haitian Gateau a L’Orange or Haitian Orange Cake.
I usually don’t share alcoholic drinks or cocktails, but it is the season, and why not? This smooth cocktail drink only requires four ingredients and a sterilized bottle. I would not advise using any bottles because you need a wide-neck bottle. You will need to have a bottle where you can easily fit the cherries without force. You don’t want to break the cherries; they must stay whole.
This recipe is guilt-free, as long as you use a good alcohol to soak the cherries. I recommend my favorite rum, Rhum Barbancourt from Haiti, widely available in liquor stores.
Cherry liqueur is a popular ingredient in many cocktails, such as the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, and the Cosmopolitan. It can also be enjoyed on its own or over ice.
This recipe for Haitian Cherry Liquor is easy to follow and can be made at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Fresh cherries
- Granulated sugar
- Dark rum, Rhum Barbancourt, preferred
- Vanilla beans
- Glass bottle sterilized
Instructions:
- Place the cherries in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add the rum, sugar, and water.
- Seal the jar and shake vigorously to combine.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, shaking it every few days.
- After 2 weeks, strain the liqueur through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a clean jar or bottle.
- Discard the cherries.
- Seal the jar or bottle and store the liqueur in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes and tips
- For a sweeter liqueur, use more sugar.
- For a stronger liqueur, use more rum.
- You can also use other types of fruit in this recipe, such as peaches, mangoes, or pineapple.
- Be sure to strain the liqueur carefully to remove all of the solids.
- Store the liqueur in a cool, dark place to prolong its shelf life.
How to serve Haitian Cherry Liquor or fruit liquers:
Fruit liqueurs can be served in a variety of ways, depending on the specific liqueur and your personal preference. Here are a few ideas:
- On the rocks: This is a simple and classic way to serve fruit liqueurs. Simply pour the liqueur over ice in a glass and enjoy.
- Neat: If you prefer to taste the full flavor of the liqueur, you can serve it neat. This means serving the liqueur at room temperature without ice.
- With a mixer: Fruit liqueurs can be mixed with a variety of other beverages to create cocktails. Some popular mixers include soda water, juice, and tonic water.
- As a dessert liqueur: Fruit liqueurs can also be enjoyed as a dessert liqueur. Serve them chilled in a small glass after dinner.
Haitian Cherry Liquor is a delicious and versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed on its own, in cocktails, or in desserts. With this easy recipe, you can make your own Haitian Cherry Liquor at home and enjoy a taste of the Caribbean whenever you like.
So don’t forget to add fresh cherries on your food shopping list. This is a great dessert cocktail as well.
Here is the recipe.
Haitian Cherry Liquor or Liqueur de Cerise
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cherries
- 1 pound granulated sugar
- 1 quart dark rum Rhum Barbancourt preferred
- 1-2 vanilla bean
- 1 large glass bottle sterilized
Instructions
- Place the cherries in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add the rum, sugar, and water.
- Seal the jar and shake vigorously to combine.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, shaking it every few days.
- After 2 weeks, strain the liqueur through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a clean jar or bottle.
- Discard the cherries.
- Seal the jar or bottle and store the liqueur in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
Corn Allergy:
Always choose ingredients without corn or corn derivatives.
Originally published on February 6, 2015. Updated to revised
