Blueberry Liqueur
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Place berries in a clean 2 quart jar and add sugar. Crush berries
with wooden spoon and let stand for 1 hour. Add vodka and brandy,
tightly cap and shake vigorously. Add syrup, lemon zest and juice.
Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 2
weeks. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out solids. Discard.
Transfer liqueur to clean container and let stand for 1 week. Rack
or filter into final container. Age for 1 month more before serving.
Makes approximately 1 quart. |