Sour Cherry Brandy

Description
In Romanian: Visinata

Ingredients

 * 9 lbs/4 kg sour cherries,
 * 6 lbs/3 kg Sugar,
 * 1/2 qt/0,5 l vodka,
 * 1/2 qt/ o,5 l rum,
 * 1/2 stick vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Choose nice, plump sour cherries.
 * 2) Remove the stems.
 * 3) Take a 5-6 qt glass jar with a larger opening.
 * 4) Place a layer of sour cherries, a layer of Sugar, alternating between the two and taking care that the last layer is Sugar.
 * 5) Add vanilla, vodka, rum and cover the opening with cellophane or parchment paper.
 * 6) Place in a sunny place.
 * 7) Keep for 3–4 weeks, shaking the jar every 2–3 days.
 * 8) Serve with or without the sour cherries.