1 qt. rum or cognac
1 lb. brown sugar

1. Take 6 pints of dark cherries. Grind cherries through a meat grinder, seeds and all.

2. Add 1 quart of dark rum or cognac. Reserve for 1 week.

3. Strain through a cheese cloth and add 1 pound brown sugar. Pour into wine bottle and cork.

4. Wait 2 weeks before serving.