Eighteenth-Century Cherry Bounce

Instructions

1. 01

   Combine sugar and half the Cognac in a 1-quart jar or wide-mouthed bottle. Seal and shake to dissolve sugar.

2. 02

   Add remaining Cognac, sour cherries, and vanilla bean. Seal and gently invert several times.

3. 03

   Store in a cool, dark place for at least 8 weeks and up to 6 months for best results.

4. 04

   Strain through a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth, pressing solids to extract liquid.

5. 05

   Bottle and store in a cool, dark place. Use within 3 months.