Sparkling Cherry Cocktail

Name: Sparkling Cherry Cocktail
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pitted red cherries; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/3 cup Southern Comfort; 1 bottle Champagne or dry sparkling white wine, chilled; None None mint sprigs, to decorate

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb pitted red cherries
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/3 cup Southern Comfort
1 bottle Champagne or dry sparkling white wine, chilled
None None mint sprigs, to decorate

Directions

1

Put the cherries in a pitcher or jar with the sugar and Southern Comfort. Cover and store in a cool place for 2 weeks, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the juices are clear.
2

Transfer the cherries and syrup to tall serving glasses and top with Champagne or sparkling wine. Decorate with mint sprigs to serve.