Step 1

Rinse the cherries and pick out any bruised or damaged fruit.

Step 2

Use a pair of kitchen sheers to trim the stems to about 1/2" long.

Step 3

Pack the cherries into a jar, filling it tightly and to the top.

Step 4

Use a funnel to fill the jar about 1/3 of the way with sugar.

Step 5

Fill the jar to the top with vodka and seal the lid on tightly.

Step 6

Shake and roll the jar in your hands until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 7

Place the jar in a cool dark spot for six months, rolling or shaking the jar every month.