A cocktail is only as good as its ingredients, and that includes the cherries. Whether you’re making a Manhattan, a Old Fashioned, or a Shirley Temple, good cocktail cherries make all the difference.

Unfortunately, most commercial cocktail cherries are filled with high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors. Not only do these additives make the cherries taste terrible, they’re also bad for your health.

That’s why making your own cocktail cherries is the best option. It’s easy to do, and you …