How do you make 151 rum cherries?

Ingredients:

- 2 pounds of fresh Bing cherries, stems removed

- 2 cups sugar

- 2 cups water

- 1 cup 151-proof rum

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

- 1/4 teaspoon allspice berries

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, water, rum, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cherries cool in the syrup for at least 30 minutes.

4. Transfer the cherries and syrup to a clean glass jar or jars. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place.

Tips:

- For best flavor, let the cherries steep in the rum syrup for at least 24 hours before enjoying.

- Rum cherries can be stored for up to 2 months in a cool, dark place.

- These rum cherries are delicious on their own, as a topping for ice cream or desserts, or as a garnish for cocktails.

Enjoy!