I’ve lived in South Louisiana for all my life. Bounce is made from sour cherries, sugar, and liquor such as brandy, rum, or whiskey. - Kevin. Bring to a boil. This recipe is a modern adaptation of the 18th-century original. Do you know where to buy a tree or just berries when in season? https://familycookbookproject.com/recipe/220506/wild-cherry-bounce.html Directions. I don’t have fresh sour cherries on my little island, so I used the deepest-reddest cherries I could find. Any idea of what the real name for this tree might be? It made clusters of small cherries that he used to make cherry bounce. Place the cherries in a 1 quart glass container, being careful not to crush the fruit. Thanks. There are recipes for hoecakes (George’s favorite breakfast), sturgeon, a “ragoo” of asparagus, and Martha’s “Great Cake.” But the one that appealed to me most was for a drink called cherry bounce. An infusion of fresh cherries, sugar and spirit (typically brandy, whiskey or rum), cherry bounce offers a delicious taste of summer. Enjoy small glasses of Cherry Bounce at room temperature and keep the remainder on hand in the refrigerator. My passion is the rich culinary heritage of Cajun and Creole cooking, and in the pages of Acadiana Table, my mission is to preserve and promote our culture by bringing you the stories and recipes that make it so unique. This was my first reduction to the recipe (Bushel=32 Quarts) Sour Cherries – 1 Quart – 2 lbs; Sugar – ¾ lb - 1 ½ Cups; Whisky, Brandy, Vodka – 1 Gallon; Sour cherries are what Bounce was originally made with. Enjoy! Dan - my dad had what I think was a wild black cherry tree growing up. https://em-and-am.com/2013/07/23/cherry-bounce-pawpaw-style Let stand until Christmas. DIRECTIONS. The tree is the native black cherry, Prunus serotina. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until soft. Fill the container with the bourbon, enough to cover. Combine in gallon jar. Place cherries in a large saucepan. Add the sugar. Strain juice through a cheesecloth-lined colander; divide cherries among six 1-pint jars. How (and why) to make Cherry Bounce, a mischief-inducing cherry cordial to make with summer cherries. https://www.louisianasportsman.com/hunting/time-to-make-cherry-bounce Usually 3 months.. About George Graham. It was created by culinary historian Nancy Carter Crump for the book Dining with the Washingtons . Stir everyday for 1 week; until sugar is dissolved. And cocktail consultant Todd Appel has just the recipe.