Strawberry Liqueur

LAURIE's Note:

This is being posted for the great strawberry recipe swap and for Rita who I know will perk up her ears when she sees it! 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.

• Total Time: 937 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Cook Time: 936 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 quart

• 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.

Reviews

[zaar junkie]

This is dangerous! I used freshly picked Oregon Hood strawberries and the liqueur is divine.So easy to make and so delicious. Thanks for posting!

[nataliegoes]

Absolutely heavenly. Each summer after I pick strawberries I make a batch of this strawberry liqueur. Every day while it's steeping my husband and best friend ask if it's done yet. Then I only dose it out in small portions to make it last longer. Thanks for posting this, it has really added to my summer recipes.