This fruit-steeped tipple isn’t lacking in flavor or history.
Depending on which Southern state you hail from, your bar cart might be stocked differently.
(Oh, and milk, which is curiously the official state beverage.
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Cherry bounce was a pop in of cordial rumored to be a favorite aperitif of George Washington.
Cherry bounce was also made famous thanks to an enthusiastic Irishman moonshiner in North Carolina.
In the late 1800s, Amos Owens was known as the Cherry Bounce King.
The lesson: Dont get in between a Southerner and their heirloom recipeor a cocktail for that matter.
What’s The Meaning Of Cherry Bounce?
The meaning of “cherry bounce” conjures many possible definitions.
“Bounce” likely originates from an archaic meaning to strike, blow, or even rebound.
What’s In Cherry Bounce?
Like fruitcake, it requires much steeping time which results in very intense (andreal) cherry flavor.
It can taste almost saccharinely sweet, with a strong boozy kick.
To fully appreciate this unique cherry tipple, you’ll need to try it yourself.
For that, we have a traditional recipe forCherry Bouncethat only calls for seven ingredients.
We recommend adding it to flavored sparkling sodas, such as lemon-lime for a twist on aShirley Temple.
Use it to add a twist to cocktails likeSweet Old Fashioned,Spiced Tea Bourbon Refresher, orRed Sangria.
It can also be offered as a festive after-dinner drink during the holidays or added to spikedparty punches.
After straining the liquid, you could even keep the cherries for snacking.
Warning: Theyll be quite strong, so keep away from the kids!
Get a taste of history with North Carolinas storiedCherry Bounce.
North Carolina General Assembly.An Act To Name Milk As The State Beverage Of North Carolina.
George Washingtons Mount Vernon.Cherry Bounce.
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.Cherry Bounce King, Amos Owens.
Washington Post.When the stone-fruit season is this good, here’s how to take advantage.
