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DIY Strawberry Liqueur
You can splash a little strawberry liqueur in sparkling wine or club soda for a quick refresher, use it to sweeten up a seasonal sangria, or sub it in for other liqueurs like triple sec in classic cocktails.
Note: If you're using frozen strawberries, defrost them before use.
If you can't find (or don't like) tarragon, other fresh herbs like basil or mint are a good substitute. Be sure to strain thoroughly, as little floating bits of strawberry will give your liqueur an off flavor after just a week or two.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | Makes about 2 1/2 cups |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 3 days |
| Special equipment: | fine-mesh strainer, cheesecloth or coffee filters |
| This recipe appears in: | DIY vs. Buy: How to Make Strawberry Liqueur |
Ingredients
- 8 ounces strawberries, roughly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
- 1 three-inch sprig fresh tarragon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Procedures
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1
Place the strawberries and tarragon in a sealable glass jar, then add vodka. Seal and shake. Let mixture steep for 2 days at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Strain strawberries and tarragon, then filter mixture through a coffee filter or through two layers of cheesecloth, pressing down to extract liquid.
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2
Heat water and sugar in a pot on medium heat until it boils and forms a syrup, about 5 minutes. Let syrup cool.
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3
Once the syrup is cool, combine it with the strawberry-tarragon infusion. Seal in bottle or jar, then shake to mix. Let rest for a minimum of one day. Store in the refrigerator for up to two months.
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