I present to your attention the fastest technology for making raspberry liqueur, which does not require infusion. The whole process will take no more than two hours. The resulting drink has a sweet, but not cloying taste and a pleasant aroma of berries with hints of vanilla. This is a classic dessert spirit. Ripe raspberries of any variety, color and condition (fresh or frozen) will do, but it is important that the berries are not rotten, sour or moldy. In terms of color and aroma, red raspberry liqueurs are the most successful.
Vodka can be replaced with ethyl alcohol diluted with water, well-purified moonshine (preferably fruit) or store brandy. In the latter case, light woody notes will appear.
In the case of frozen fruits, in order to preserve the fruity smell, it is imperative to use not only the raspberries themselves, but also the liquid that formed after defrosting.
Ingredients:
- raspberries (red or yellow) – 0,5 kg;
- vodka (moonshine, alcohol 40%) – 1,25 liters;
- sugar – 0,7 kg;
- citric acid – 6 grams;
- water – 0,6 liters;
- vanilla sugar – 5 grams.
The output will be about 2 liters of liquor. To prepare a different amount, it is enough to proportionally recalculate the added ingredients.
Recipe for raspberry liquor
1. Pour the berries with water, bring to a boil and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pulp turns white. This usually takes 50-60 minutes.
2. Pull out and squeeze the raspberries dry (you can strain through a sieve). Add sugar to the broth, stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then cover with a lid.
3. After cooling to room temperature, filter the “compote” through 2-3 layers of gauze to remove small particles.
4. Pour in vodka (alcohol, moonshine), add citric acid and vanilla sugar. Mix. Pour the mixture into a bottle or jar.
5. Close the container with liquor and leave for 1-2 hours at room temperature. Shake every 30 minutes to better dissolve the ingredients.
6. Filter the drink through cotton wool to add transparency. If turbidity and natural sediment at the bottom do not matter, the filtration step can be skipped.
7. Homemade raspberry liqueur is ready, after cooling in the refrigerator, you can start tasting. Shelf life in a dark room – 1 year. Fortress – 18-20 degrees.
