What Is Cherry Bounce? The Old-School North Carolina Drink You’ve Probably Never Tried

What Is Cherry Bounce? The Old-School North Carolina Drink You’ve Probably Never Tried

This fruit-steeped tipple isn't lacking in flavor or history. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie CoxThe cherry bounce is a sweet, infused liqueur that dates back to the 1700s when it was customarily served as a sipping cordial. While it garnered some fame as George Washington's aperitif of choice, it also gained traction among North Carolina locals in the 1800s and remains popular in the region to this day.Depending on which Southern st…