VISHNOVKA - HOMEMADE CHERRY BRANDY

 
Vishnovka is an old alcoholic beverage which is made from rakija and sour cherries. It has a pleasant taste and aroma to which no one can resist. Especially women love it!
With the healing properties of the cherries, this beverage is quite healthy, if it is drunk in a moderate amount.



Ingredients:
  • 300 g seedless sour cherries
  • 300 g sugar
  • 300 ml rakija
Preparation:
  1. Put the cherries and the sugar in a glass bottle or a larger jar eventually. Add the rakija. The ratio of cherries, sugar and rakija is 1:1:1.
  2. Leave thus prepared liqueur on a direct sunlight for 40 days or more and occasionally shake it so the sugar would dissolve faster.
  3. After 40 days, you can drain the liquid or keep it as it is. It you think the liqueur is too thick , add some weaker rakija.