This section is from the book "Around-The-World Cook Book", by Mary Louise Barroll. Also available from Amazon: Around-the-world cook book.
Wild cherries, 6 quarts, Medford rum, 1 1/2 gallons, Loaf-sugar, 1 pound, Water, 2 quarts.
Put all into a 3-gallon demijohn. Shake well together, let stand for at least 3 months, sampling once in awhile, for it may need more sugar.
The longer it stands the better it becomes.
 
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