Homemade Strawberry Liqueur Recipes
Homemade Strawberry Liqueur Recipes - This is the perfect summer drink and can be made as a simple liqueur or for extra luxury make a creamy version. You could also try this with other fruits such as peaches or nisperos.
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Homemade Strawberry Liqueur
Ingredients
500g strawberries, cleaned and sliced
500ml Vodka
Simple strawberry liqueur*
200g White sugar
250ml water
Cream Liqueur*
200g white sugar
125ml milk
100ml whipping cream (at least 30% fat content)
*The ingredients listed above make both types of liqueur, if you only wish to make one double up
Method
Strawberry Liqueur
Place the sliced strawberries in a large jar with an airtight lid and cover with the vodka, give it a good shake to combine.
Place in a cool dark cupboard for 20 days, give the jar a shake every couple of days. Taste your infusion a couple of times. you may be happy with a more subtle flavour and want to strain it ahead of the recommended time.
For the simple Liqueur - After the 20 days has passed make the syrup, in a medium sized saucepan add the sugar and water and over a medium heat bring to a boil, stirring often, lower heat and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to completely cool.
Strain the alcohol from the strawberries using a fine mesh sieve or a coffee filter into a clean jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid.
Add the cooled syrup and stir to combine.
Close the jar and refrigerate for 2 days before serving.
To make the creamy liqueur - In a medium sized saucepan add the sugar, milk and cream, stir to combine, bring the mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool.
Strain the alcohol from the strawberries into a clean jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid. Add the cooled cream mixture and stir to combine. Close the jar and refrigerate for 1 day before serving.
Remember to keep stored in the fridge.
Strawberry Cream Liqueur Version 2 - Extra simple
500g strawberries, sliced
1tsp milk
2tsp vanilla extract
250ml whiskey
125ml vodka
60ml condensed milk
125ml milk
Method
Place the sliced strawberries in a blender with 1 teaspoon milk and purée. Add vanilla, whiskey, and vodka. Blend well.
Add the rest of the milks and blend at low speed for 1 minute. Strawberry particles will appear in the liqueur.
Tip - Neutral flavoured vodka works especially well as the base for an infusion, but feel free to experiment with other spirits, such as gin, rum, or tequila. Generally, the lighter coloured, least flavoured versions provide the most dependable results.
Variations - If you fancy trying the above with peaches or Nisperos use brandy instead of whiskey.
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