Strawberry Liqueur

Name: Strawberry Liqueur
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh strawberries, ripe and unblemished; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 cups vodka (100 proof); 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 cups fresh strawberries, ripe and unblemished
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups vodka (100 proof)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

1

Wash and stem the berries.
2

In a bowl crush the berries and sugar together.
3

Let stand for 1 hour.
4

Transfer mixture to a clean 2 qt container.
5

Add vodka, water, lemon juice, and zests.
6

Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 2 days, shaking 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 with a tight fitting lid.
11

Age for at least 1 month before serving.