Cordially Yours Homemade Fruit Liqueurs
Unleash your inner mixologist with "Cordially Yours Homemade Fruit Liqueurs," a customizable and irresistibly flavorful recipe for creating your own artisanal liqueurs at home. This delightful blend of fresh, seasonal fruits—ranging from juicy berries to luscious peaches—is steeped in high-proof vodka and enhanced with optional vanilla or other aromatics for a personalized touch. After a simple infusion process, a rich homemade simple syrup is added, allowing you to adjust the sweetness to perfection. Whether you’re crafting a vibrant cherry liqueur or a zesty citrus cordial, this recipe makes approximately 20 servings and is ideal for sipping, gifting, or elevating your cocktails. Ready in just a few weeks, this DIY liqueur captures the essence of handpicked fruit and effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, citrus, peaches, or cherries)
- 750 milliliters High-proof neutral alcohol (e.g., vodka)
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 200 milliliters Water
- 1 whole Vanilla bean or other flavorings (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh fruit thoroughly. Remove any stems, seeds, or pits, and chop larger fruits into smaller pieces for easier infusion.
Place the prepared fruit into a large, clean glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
Pour the vodka (or other neutral alcohol) over the fruit, ensuring it is fully submerged. If desired, add a vanilla bean or other flavorings at this stage for additional depth of flavor.
Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks, shaking the jar gently every 2-3 days to help the infusion process.
After the infusion period, strain the alcohol through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the fruit solids. Transfer the strained liquid into a clean jar or bottle.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat gently over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely to form a simple syrup. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Combine the simple syrup with the infused alcohol. Adjust the sweetness by adding more syrup, if desired, and stir well to incorporate.
Pour the finished liqueur into sterilized glass bottles or jars with tight-sealing lids.
Store the liqueur in a cool, dark place. It is ready to enjoy immediately but will develop even more flavor after 1-2 weeks of rest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.5 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 667 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
