Vișinată
The jar is filled halfway with sour cherries and an equal amount of sugar (by mass, not volume).Therefore, it is advisable to use only hand-picked, healthy, well ripened, fresh fruit and avoid getting leaves, stems, or other debris into the jar.Many people in Romania use single or double-distilled țuică (also homemade), which is not allowed to age instead of alimentary alcohol.This rough sensation can be likened to that experienced whilst consuming carbonated drinks, hence vișinată is sometimes referred to by other cultures as "fizzy wine".The remaining sour cherries are an excellent ingredient for cakes and pies, if used soon after removal from the jar - they get wrinkled and lose flavour with time.