Italian Fruit Liqueur

I found this recipe on the Italian Food Forever site.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups vodka
• 12  cups frozen mixed berries
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Heat sugar with the water over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Cool.
3. Pour into a 2 quart container.
4. Add desired fruit and the 3 cups of vodka. Stir gently and cover with a tightly covered lid.
5. Let stand in a cool dark place for 2 to 4 weeks.
6. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. If not yet clear, pour again through a coffee filter.
7. Seal tightly in a clean bottle and store.