: a dry colorless brandy distilled from the fermented juice of the black morello cherry
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebApple or plum brandy, or even a kirsch (cherry brandy) provides complexity.—Kara Newman, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2020 Each layer was filled twice with apricot marmalade and a kirsch flavored Bavarian cream.—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2018 His 2015 Cabernet is round and more open-structured than some of his clients’ interpretations of the vineyard, tasting of kirsch and briar patch with gamey, savory tones.—Bryce Wiatrak, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2018 Topping ½ cup kirsch 3 T confectioners' sugar 3 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
¾ cup heavy cream
1 3-oz.—Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 19 Apr. 2016 Stir in the kirsch and season with salt and 4 grinds of pepper (or to taste), and add the nutmeg.—Daniel Silverman, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2012 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves: 8
½ pound or 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, kirsch or brandy ¼ cup...—Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, 19 July 2017 Meanwhile, combine the vanilla extract, kirsch and strawberries in a separate, large mixing bowl, letting the berries macerate for a few minutes.—The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 6 June 2017 See More
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Word History
Etymology
German, short for Kirschwasser, from Kirsche cherry + Wasser water
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