Wash cherries, remove stems.
Pierce each cherry a couple times with a toothpick or cocktail skewer.
Pack cherries into 1/2 gallon or 2 quart jars. Divide sugar and lemon zest between jars.
Top with 750ml of liquor.
Cap, shake to dissolve sugar (you may need to shake a few times a day until sugar isdissolved).
Place jars in a dark, cool pantry for 6mos.
After opening place cherry bounce in refrigerator.