Raspberry Cordial

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Yields: 5 CUPS

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 3 1⁄2 cups brandy

Directions

1. Combine raspberry, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and cook mixture over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove mixture from heat, and let cool.
4. Pour raspberry mixture into a 1-gallon jar.
5. Add brandy, and stir well.
6. Cover mixture tightly, and store in a dark place at room temperature at least 2 weeks.
7. Shake jar gently once daily.
8. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth into jars, discarding raspberries.
9. Cover tightly.
10. Store at room temperature.
11. Use in beverages, trifles, or sauces.