Cherries start showing up in early May so look for them and make this recipe when you see them. My wide-mouth 2-quart Ball jars are available
on Amazon here. I use superfine caster sugar, but you’ll be okay with regular. Some folks like more sugar, but I am not a fan of overly sweet drinks. Age for at least 6 months (if you can wait that long), but it only gets better with longer marination.
Don’t use the good stuff here: A blind taste test pitting Ancient Age bourbon against pricier upscale brands was an eye-opener that cheap can sometimes be better; pick up a bottle and try it for yourself.
No need to remove the cherry pits, they will be discarded in the end. For a spritzer variation, cut the Cherry Bounce with carbonated soda water or use your bounce to make the tastiest Old Fashioned ever. After opening, refrigerate your Cherry Bounce indefinitely.