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Prep Time: 75 Minutes Cook Time: 56085 Minutes |
Ready In: 56160 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I havent tried it and am not much of a liqueur person but the recipe says that it is a vivid red cordial with the fresh taste of strawberries. Ingredients:
3 cups fresh strawberries, ripe and unblemished |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
2 cups 100% proof vodka |
1 cup water |
1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice |
1 teaspoon orange zest |
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest |
Directions:
1. Wash and stem the berries.
2. In a bowl crush the berries and sugar together.
3. Let stand for 1 hour.
4. Transfer mixture to a clean 2 qt container.
5. Add vodka, water, lemon juice, and zests.
6. Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 2 days, shaking several times each day.
7. Press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discard solids.
8. Transfer the liqueur to a clean container.
9. Cover and let stand for 1 week.
10. Filter into a decorative bottle with a tight fitting lid.
11. Age for at least 1 month before serving.
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