What is kirsch and where can you buy it?

Where to buy kirsch

Kirsch, £8.50/20cl, Waitrose
Kirsch is mainly produced in Germany and this classic German bottle is a staple to have in the cupboard.

Luxardo Kirsch de Cuisine Liquor, £13.99/50cl, Amazon
Best known for making sticky maraschino cherries to add to cocktails, Luxardo also makes a range of liqueurs including amaretto, limoncello and this classic kirsch.

Chocolate Trading Co. Cherries in Kirsch Chocolate Gift Box, £25.10, the olive shop
The perfect gift for a kirsch fan. Cherries are soaked in kirsch for a year before being dipped in kirsch-infused chocolate for a top-quality boozy chocolate treat.

Kirsch recipes

Cherry pie

Combine cherries in kirsch from a jar with fresh black cherries to make a comforting filling for this sweet shortcrust pastry pie.

Cherry clafoutis

Try this versatile dessert with whatever berries or fruits are in season – cherries, blueberries and even pears work well, so the options are almost endless.

Chocolate, cherry and pistachio babka

Bake a festive showstopper – this enriched bread is laced with kirsch and studded with cherries, dark chocolate and pistachios.

Black forest cupcakes

Cherries, kirsch and dark chocolate come together in an indulgent, grown-up cupcake. This recipe makes 12, which means (if you can resist eating them all yourself) there’ll be plenty to go around.