Homemade Allspice Dram is an essential ingredient in the best Fall cocktails, and now you can make it yourself, right at home!
Raspberry’s New Squeeze. A citrusy Italian digestif with a twist of raspberry sweetness. The Limoncello is traditionally sipped straight as a post dinner treat, but you can enjoy it however you see fit. Rules and traditions are made to be broken. And as you’ve probably noticed, this new iteration is anything but traditional. PREPARATION: First, let’s gather all needed ingredients: 24 oz. fresh raspberries, 8-10 Lemons, 1 bottle (750 mL) Everclear® and 25 oz. simple syrup. If you don’t have simple syrup on hand and want to make your own, check out our simple syrup instructions. Microplane the zest from the Lemons. Combine lemon zest with Everclear® in a large, sealable container and let steep in a cool, dry place for seven days, shaking daily. Once steeped, strain off lemon zest and add raspberries. Muddle thoroughly and let steep again for 48 hours. After your infusion has fully steeped, strain out any raspberry solids using a fine mesh strainer. Mix in simple syrup to dilute, then bottle and enjoy. Be sure to check out our Raspberry Fields Forever cocktail using your new creation. RASPBERRY LIMONCELLO Ingredients: 24 oz. Fresh raspberries 8-10 Lemons 750 mL Everclear® 25 oz. White simple syrup Instructions: Microplane Lemons and collect zest. Combine lemon zest and Everclear® in a large, sealable container. Let steep for 7 days in a cool, dry place. Shaking daily. Strain using a fine mesh strainer. Add raspberries and muddle thoroughly. Let steep for another 48 hours in a cool dry place. Strain with a fine mesh strainer. Add simple syrup, mix thoroughly. Bottle, share and enjoy. Tips: After sitting, you may notice some separation. This is normal. Just give it a good shake, and it’ll be as good as new.
25 Homemade Liqueurs and Infusions! A tempting collection of homemade liqueurs and homemade infused alcohols! They make great gifts and craft cocktails!
This homemade strawberry liqueur recipe contains few ingredients but a whole lot of flavor. Infusing your own spirits is a fun activity from start to finish!
By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That's really all there is to it. Whether you
Arancello - Sicilian Blood Orange Liquor
These infused alcohol recipes prove how easy it is to make your own flavored booze—perfect for gifts or fun holiday cocktails!
Looking for a little something to get you into the holiday spirit? Something that could go under the tree just as easily as in your glass? I’ve got just the thing: let’s infuse some bourbon with holiday flavors. Throwing apples and cinnamon into bourbon feels like the cozy, boozy, slow start that this holiday season needs. You in? Great. Let’s seize the holidays. I think you’ll be really surprised at how easy this is!
You'll love sipping on these homemade flavored bourbon, moonshine, tequila, gin, and vodka combinations all summer long.
Spoil your friends or the hostess at your next holiday party with this gorgeous gift. It takes a small amount of time for a big impression! I made these before Thanksgiving and sent all my guests …
You'll love sipping on these homemade flavored bourbon, moonshine, tequila, gin, and vodka combinations all summer long.
These homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols make covetable holiday gifts.
A peach-infused bourbon cocktail that'll make you miss the Southern grandfather you never had
Truth is a fruit which should not be plucked until it is ripe. – Voltaire Beautiful deep red liqueur. Two months ago my aunt’s plum tree was in full fruit. The truth is the plums were getting so ripe that the internal sugars were seeping out and making what looked all the world like sap from a pine tree. I’d never seen it to such an extent before. Voltaire would have most certainly been harvesting. Not wanting her to miss the enjoyment of her bounty I picked a grocery bag nearly full (well over 5 lbs) and took them up to her. In return she was kind enough to ask me if I wanted any. I quickly agreed (of course) and went back for more. It didn’t take me long to pluck off two additional pounds. This is 2 lbs of Damson plums. Note the colour is clear before it infuses. It quickly changes. What to do, what to do… There’s so much you can do with plums. They are excellent in baking, with meats or salads and preserved in jars. They also make an excellent liqueur, another common way to enjoy them. I’m not certain what variety of Damsons they were, but on the whole Damson plums are known for their tart and acidic flavour. As such they usually aren’t a favourite to just pick and eat. That’s why they have uses in jams and jellies (with lots of sugar) and making the plum liqueur from Europe called Silvovitz. So I opted for the booze. Liqueur is also easy to distribute as bottled gifts. This recipe doesn’t even require making a simple syrup. Just place it in the jar, shake and wait. I know it’s too late for this Holiday season (although some recipes age for only 1 month), but if you can get the plums you’ll be able to enjoy this liqueur in the cold, bleak days of winter. It’s very smooth. Homemade Damson Plum Liqueur Yield: 6 cups before second straining; 5 cups afterward Press the juice from the fruit without putting too much pulp in the liqueur. You will need to strain a second time. 2 lbs Damson plums 2 cups sugar 2 cups vodka 1 cup grappa (white brandy, or regular brandy) 2 slices lemon peel, 1/2” wide x 3” long 2 1L Mason jars Wash the plums well and pat them dry. This is especially important with any fruit you may purchase as it may be sprayed with pesticides. Remove the pits and cut into quarters. Cut the peel from the lemon making sure to get as little of the white pith as possible. Divide the sliced plums between the Mason jars. Add the sugar, lemon peel, vodka and grappa. Seal the jars well and shake vigorously until the sugar is dissolved. Place the jars in a cool, dark place for two months. I've read recipes that take 1 month so you could haveit for Christmas if you needed. Shake occasionally as you pass by. As the liqueur ages the colour will turn from clear to a very dark purple. Place a strainer over a large bowl (I use a 8-cup measuring cup) and strain out the solids. Press the liquid from the plums with a spatula, and discard the pulp. Re-strain the liqueur again through clean cotton cloth until clear, and bottle. The liqueur is ready now, but for best results let it age for another four weeks. ………………………………… If you like this post retweet it using the link at top right, or share using any of the links below. Questions? Comments? Derogatory remarks?
Learn all about homemade Italian liqueurs and other after-dinner drinks (digestivi), with recipes.
Known as višnjevača (višnja or višnjevac), tart cherry liqueur (cherry brandy) is beloved in the Balkans and Western Europe. Only three ingredients are needed!
These homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols make covetable holiday gifts.
It is an ancient and noble liqueur, celebrated also by Gabriele D'Annunzio. It’s the Ratafia Abruzzese, excellent for cocktails made at home. Here’s the recipe.
These homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols make covetable holiday gifts.
Our friend, Nette over at Late Night Jam turned us on to the whole infused liquor thing when she started experimenting with vanilla, jasmine tea, etc. to add some more flavor to her potato juice. I…
Update one month after infusing vodka with lilac flowers: I am happy to report that I did not produce cologne but a flowery, lovely tasting vodka. I cannot wait to make a frozen caipiroska with the…
This beautiful, festive liqueur is a delicious for sipping by itself or as a cocktail mixer. It makes a great holiday gift.
These homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols make covetable holiday gifts.
These homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols make covetable holiday gifts.
If you're looking for a simple gift to give, Jasmine Tea Infused Vodka has only 2 ingredients and you'll be done with the whole process in 3 hours.
By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That's really all there is to it. Whether you
How to Make Homemade Fruit Liqueur --- I've come up with a quick and easy technique that results in the most intense fresh fruity flavor, and it's ready to drink in 24 hours --- cheers!
These citrusy liqueurs are inspired by classic Italian limoncello but have a flavor and character all their own. Use grapefruitcello and orangecello as a cocktail mixer, or serve them straight in chilled glasses as a digestif.
Make your own delicious, smoky, bacon-infused vodka for drinks and cooking with this easy recipe
Infusing vodka with a unique flavor is a lot easier than you think with our peach infused vodka recipe.
How to Make Delicious Chocolate Liqueur: This comes from a typical Italian recipe for chocolate liquor. Funny how those Italians love to add pure alcohol to normal everyday beverages and call it a liquor. Well it works because this stuff is extremely delicious and perfect for ice cream, co…
Share754TweetPin1K2K Shares Commercial apricot brandy is full of artificial flavors, colors, industrial sweeteners and preservatives. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own at home, with complete control over the ingredients! While this is a delicious sipping liqueur and a popular ingredient in traditional cocktail recipes, we typically use apricot brandy for our Gluten Free, Grain
Learn how to create your own liquor infusions using vodka, tequila, whiskey, and more. Find tips, tricks, infusion recipes, and cocktails to mix up.
This liqueur complements spirits, citrus, and sugar so well that I'm not sure why it isn't more common in cocktails.
Watch and learn how to make sweet and creamy orangecello, the easiest (and classiest) homemade gift.
These homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols make covetable holiday gifts.
A delicious, lemony treat without the bite of regular limoncello.
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