The Contenders: Cherries Four Ways
I realize I sound like a total incompetent — which might not be too far from the truth — but I injured my foot and am on my way out of town for a conference, so all I have is a second teaser about cocktail cherries. Also, when I first tried to pick up Luxardo cherries over the weekend at Spec’s, they only had one giant, dented can left. Price tag? $103 and some change. I’m not a bar. I do not need that many cherries, and even if I did, I’d probably steer clear of dented cans.
But, do behold the assorted cherries in all their glory. I’ve left out standard-issue grocery store maraschino cherries, because I assume most folks are adequately familiar with them. Instead, I bring you (from left to right): Luxardo “The Original” Maraschino Cherries, Sable and Rosenfeld Tipsy Cherries, CHeRiTH VaLLeY Spirited Cherries, and Maker’s Mark Bourbon Flavored Cherries. I think Luxardo totally wins the packaging prize, with the CHeRiTH VaLLeY cherries wining the ingredient list award. What’s in those CHeRiTH VaLLeY cherries? Cherries, sugar, cherry liqueur, and cinnamon. That’s it.
So, for detailed tasting notes, you’ll have to hold your horses. Once I’ve survived my conference, I’ll have more to say.
