Raspberry Liqueur #1
Author/Submitted by:
New Country Fare: Glorious Liqueurs. Edited by Mary Aurea Morris
Servings: 1
Categories:
Alcoholic Beverages
/
Brandy
/
Liqueur
Ingredients: 2 1/2
cups
raspberries,
(up to 3 cups), rinsed
2
cups
brandy,
approximately
3/4
cup
sugar 1/3
cup
water 1
tablespoon
lemon zest,
grated
1/2
teaspoon
glycerine,
optional
Directions:
1.
Lightly crush 2 cups of the berries with a fork; place in a quart-size glass canning jar or any other that has an enamel-lined lid. Pour in enough brandy to cover the berries. Add equal portions of the remaining berries and brandy to reach the top of the jar's lip; make sure that all the berries are covered by the brandy. Pour in just enough brandy to begin a small overflow, then thightly cap the jar and wipe the outside clean. Allow to steep in a cool, dark place for 2 months. Or, tape a piece of black construction paper around the jar. Every 2 weeks, gently shake the jar to distribute the flavors.
2.
After 2 months, gently pour the jar's contents through a regular strainer or sieve; discard the residue. Follow this by 2 strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth or through a large clean coffee filter placed inside a funnel; loosely cover the contents with plastic wrap, since the process may take several hours.
3.
In a small pan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over moderate-high heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Add the optional glycerine, if desired.
4.
Funnel into a glass bottle, then funnel in the sugar syrup through a strainer, to remove the zest.
5.
Cover tightly; shake to blend. Let mature at room temperature, or slightly cooler, for at least 1 month.
Can use vodka instead of brandy.
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