Fresh Strawberry Liqueur

Ingredients

3 cups fresh strawberries, ripe and unblemished
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation

1
Wash and stem the strawberries.
2
Crush the berries and sugar together in a bowl, and let stand for 1 hour.
3
Transfer mixture to a clean 2 qt container.
4
Add vodka, water, lemon juice, and zests.
5
Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 2 days.
6
Shake 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 that closes tight.
11
Age for at least 1 month.
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Yield:

4 servings

Added:

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 4:52pm

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