Visinata Traditional Romanian Cherry Brandy

Visinata is a traditional Romanian brandy & a joy to make. I got very excited as I was fermenting it & now look forward to decanting it & off course tasting it.

1lb Cherries
8oz Sugar
1 bottle of Vodka

Put the washed cherries into a large jug or pot, preferable one with a lid. Do NOT remove the stones.
Add the sugar & stir through the cherries, very well, making sure they are all coated. Cover jug/pot with muslin cloth & lid, if the lid has a small hole, if not just the cloth but put elastic band round to give a seal.
Stir the fermenting mixture twice a day for two weeks making sure all cherries are coated. You will end up with lots of liquid in the pot.

After the two weeks add the bottle of vodka, or more if you have it. Stir well. Seal the lid I used electrical tape to seal the hole & sides of the lid. Now macerate for 3 months. Strain the liquid through a muslin cloth intop sterile bottle's.
Use the cherries in chocolates after, Mmmm