{"product_id":"condiment-cocktail-cherries-tempus-fugit","title":"Condiment | Cocktail Cherries | Tempus Fugit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the 19th Century, it became all the rage among bar patrons of finer establishments to request that their cocktails be garnished with expensive preserved cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese first “cocktail cherries” were a fancy variety that were candied and preserved in a spiced sugar syrup with the addition of a small amount of cherry distillate (Kirsch) alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirsch is a colorless brandy that is made from the double distillation of sour cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often consumed alone as a digestif, but is particularly valued in baking because of the complex cherry aromas and flavors that can only be derived from the distillation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kirsch distillate in the 19th Century style cherry syrup adds layers of complex cherry flavors and also serves as a preservative for additional flavors from natural herbs and spices, along with cherry juice and pure cane sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of genuine Gum Arabic in the cherry syrup adds a luxurious texture that cannot be achieved by sugar alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile sugar and glucose simply dissipate and sweeten a drink, Gum Arabic will elevate the texture of the finished cocktail, even in small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original purpose of these preserved and candied cherries was primarily for cooking and dessert applications, their inclusion in cocktails created a new and popular use for these special cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempus Fugit Spirits’ 19th Century Cocktail Cherries are created from a 19th Century preserved cherry recipe similar to the style of preserved cherries that would have been used at the beginning of the cocktail cherry boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh Wild Amarena Cherries are candied in a concentrated sugar syrup to maximum brix and then added to a spiced sugar syrup with Kirsch and allowed to undergo the process of osmosis to allow the candied cherries to fully absorb the Kirsch and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crisp aroma of sour cherries with hints of vanilla and warm baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEXTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: The syrup exhibits a smooth silky texture which subtlety amplifies the viscosity and mouthfeel of cocktails. The fruit features a firm crunch and dense chewiness only found in the finest traditionally candied fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Floral, honey-like sweetness, with a pleasant tart finish and a touch of citrus undertones. The Kirsch Brandy lends complex cherry flavors which explode in the mid-palate and compliment the added spices in the syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Floyd's","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53199814263078,"sku":"210000038044","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9538\/5126\/files\/tempus-fugit-cocktail-cherries.webp?v=1778764336","url":"https:\/\/plentymercantile.com\/products\/condiment-cocktail-cherries-tempus-fugit","provider":"Plenty Mercantile \u0026 Venue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}