# Rum Soaked Cherries **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 25, 2005, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rum-soaked-cherries/305476 "2005-05-25T19:29:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Corii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Corii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corii)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2005, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rum-soaked-cherries/305476/1 "2005-05-25T19:29:06Z")
Now that cherry season is here (yay!) I plan to make som erum or whiskey soaked cherries. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good brand of whiskey or rum to soak the cherries in. Thanks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pinkfreud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pinkfreud/32/17603_2.png) [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2005, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rum-soaked-cherries/305476/2 "2005-05-25T19:30:50Z")
I pickled some cherries in Southern Comfort once. They were yummy, and the Southern Comfort tasted great after the cherries were removed. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rum-soaked-cherries/305476/3 "2005-05-25T19:36:44Z")
I generally just the cheapest bourbon I can find. Around here that is usually **10 High**. My recipe: Layer the bottom of a Mason jar with sugar cubes. Add several cloves. Pack a layer of cherries into jar. Add a few more sugar cubes and cloves. More cherries. Put a few cubes and cloves on the top. Fill jar with cheap bourbon. Screw on lid tight and store in a cool dark place for 6 months. Serve the cherries over French Vanilla ice cream with the liquor on the side. 😃