When optimal performance and recovery are the focus, for example during a multi-day competition or a period with several competitions in a short time, the intake of cherry juice is recommended.
If you have already used cherry juice extracts or cherry recovery drinks, you have probably noticed that they often mention "contains approximately 300 ml of tart cherry juice" or "equivalent to 100 Montmorency cherries." However, this is less relevant than it seems. Cherry juice is consumed for the active ingredient anthocyanin, not for the amount of cherries.