Description
Transform raspberries and vodka into a spiced liqueur fancy enough for holiday cocktail parties and gifts for friends and family. Plan ahead since it takes 3 to 4 weeks for the raspberries to infuse into the vodka. Use your favorite spices to create additional flavors!
- 5 Packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll's Raspberries
- 1 1/2 Cups sugar
- Steeping spices such as cinnamon sticks, split vanilla beans, rosemary sprigs, fresh bay leaves, peeled ginger, or lemongrass
- 12 Cups vodka or enough to top off your bottles
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DISTRIBUTE 5 packages (6 ounces each) raspberries evenly between 6 sealable bottles, carafes, or large canning jars.
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ADD 1/4 cup sugar to each bottle.
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ADD steeping spices of choice to each bottle.
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FILL each bottle with vodka to within 1 inch of rims.
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COVER bottles tightly.
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SHAKE bottles a few times to dissolve sugar.
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STORE bottles at room temperature in a cool dark place such as a pantry or a cupboard.
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KEEP bottles at room temperature and SHAKE every few days.
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WAIT for bottles to reach desired color and flavor, 3 – 4 weeks.
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STRAIN liqueur through a mesh strainer and DISCARD solids.
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RETURN liqueur to bottles.
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STORE liqueur at room temperature for up to a year; additional aging helps to smooth flavor.
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ADD fresh raspberries as desired and REFRIGERATE if fresh raspberries are added.
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SERVE over ice or GIVE as gifts.
Calories | 83.90 | |
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Total Fat | 0.00 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.00 g | |
Cholesterol | 0.00 mg | |
Sodium | 0.33 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 4.44 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0.00 g | |
Protein | 0.07 g |