Cherries are a perfect summer addition to your cocktails. Try this recipe from AlcoholProfessor.com this summer:

Rye and Amaro Cocktail Cherries

• Sour Cherries
• ½ cup/100 grams sugar
• ½ cup/118 mL  water
• ¾ cup/177 mL Rye or bourbon
• ¼ cup/59 mL Amaro (use one that’s on the more berried sweet side, such as Montenegro.
• 1 stick Cinnamon
• 3 scrapes Grated Nutmeg

Method:

1. Heat the sugar and spices with water on low until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the cherries.
3. Add the booze.
4. Stir, allow to cool and jar.

Source: https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2015/07/07/preserving-summer-cherries-and-blueberries-for-cocktails/