Source: Nolonely, AdobeStockBright and aromatic saskatoon berries are excellent for making homemade alcoholic liqueurs. We've gathered 12 diverse recipes for you – using vodka, spirits, and other ingredients. Choose your favorite! Always store finished liqueurs in a dark, cool place!
1. Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Vodka
Source: cookinghouse.ruThe simplest, most accessible, and versatile recipe to start with.
You will need: 1 kg saskatoon berries, 100 g sugar, 1.5 L vodka.
Preparation: Mash the saskatoon berries using any available method and place them in a jar. Cover with sugar, pour in the vodka, and infuse in a dark place for 10-12 days at room temperature. Shake the jar every other day. Strain the liqueur and bottle it.
2. Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Cognac
Source: jamieoliver.comA piquant liqueur with an incredibly vibrant flavor. You can add a couple of handfuls of currants.
You will need: 1.7 kg saskatoon berries, 1 L cognac, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Blend the saskatoon berries, mix with honey and cognac, and infuse everything in a sealed jar for 2 weeks in a dark place. Shake the liqueur every 2-3 days. Then strain it and pour into clean bottles.
3. Sugar-Free Saskatoon Berry Liqueur
Source: poleznii-site.ruA recipe specifically for those who don't like sweet alcohol.
You will need: 1 kg saskatoon berries, 1 L vodka.
Preparation: Sort the saskatoon berries, place half in a jar, pour in the vodka, and leave in a dark place for 2 days with the lid on. Strain the liqueur. Place fresh berries in a clean jar, pour the prepared liqueur over them, and leave for another 2 days. Strain the liqueur again and bottle it.
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4. Saskatoon Berry and Chokeberry Liqueur
Source: dzen.ruChokeberry is an excellent addition to make the liqueur's flavor even more expressive.
You will need: 100 g chokeberries, 750 g saskatoon berries, 2 tbsp honey or sugar, 500 ml vodka.
Preparation: Blend the chokeberries and saskatoon berries, mix with honey, and pour in the vodka. Infuse the mixture in a glass jar with a lid for 10-14 days in a dark room. Shake the liqueur every 2-3 days, then strain, pour into clean bottles, and refrigerate for another 3 days.
5. Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Moonshine
Source: samogoniche.ruGood moonshine is stronger than vodka, so the finished liqueur will also be stronger.
You will need: 2.5 L moonshine, 2 cups saskatoon berries, 5 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Wash and sort the saskatoon berries, place them in a jar, and cover with sugar. Pour in the moonshine and infuse for 10 days in a dark room. Shake the jar daily. Strain the finished liqueur and bottle it.
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6. Dried Saskatoon Berry Liqueur
Source: alcofan.comAn original recipe, because dried berries first need to be ground.
You will need: 1 kg dried saskatoon berries, 500 ml vodka.
Preparation: Grind the dried saskatoon berries in a coffee grinder. Place half in a jar, pour in the vodka, and leave to infuse with the lid on for 2 days. Strain the liqueur and add the second half of the berries. Let it infuse for another 2 days, then strain the mixture again and bottle it.
7. Quick Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Alcohol
Source: foragro.ruIf the finished liqueur is too strong for you, dilute it with water to taste.
You will need: 500 ml alcohol, 300 g saskatoon berries, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Pass the saskatoon berries through a meat grinder and mix them with alcohol and sugar. Leave the mixture in a sealed jar for 24 hours in a cool place. Strain the liqueur and pour into clean bottles.
8. Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Dried Apricots and Sloes
Source: fermilon.ruWhen ordinary recipes get boring and you need something fresher!
You will need: 1 L vodka, 1 cup saskatoon berries, 2 tbsp dried apricots, 2 tbsp rose hips, 2 tbsp sloes, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Wash and sort all the berries. Place everything in a jar, pour in the vodka, close the lid, and infuse in a dark place for 2-3 weeks. Shake the jar every 2-3 days. Then strain the liqueur and pour it into a bottle.
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9. Saskatoon Berry and Blackcurrant Liqueur
Source: nastoytrav.ruThese two berries combine wonderfully in one liqueur.
You will need: 1 L vodka, 350 g saskatoon berries, 100 g blackcurrants, 3 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Blend all the saskatoon berries and blackcurrants, mix with sugar, place in a jar, and pour in the vodka. Close the lid and infuse for 12-14 days in a dark place at room temperature. Shake the liqueur every couple of days, then strain, bottle it, and leave for another week in a cool place.
10. Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Honey and Rose Hips
Source: ok.ruDried rose hips are needed for aroma.
You will need: 1 L vodka or alcohol, 1.5 kg saskatoon berries, 2 tbsp honey, 10 rose hips.
Preparation: Mash the saskatoon berries into a puree, add the remaining ingredients, and mix. Leave the mixture in a jar with a lid in a dark place at room temperature for 1.5-2 weeks. Shake it every 2-3 days. Filter the liqueur, bottle it, and let it rest for at least another week.
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11. Saskatoon Berry Liqueur with Oak Chips
Source: polezniesvojstva.ruOptionally, you can add a little more pine nuts.
You will need: 1 L moonshine, 1 cup saskatoon berries, 30 g oak chips, 1 tbsp walnut partitions or pistachio shells, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a jar, pour in the moonshine, and send the liqueur to a dark place for 1 month. Shake it every couple of days. Then strain and pour into a clean bottle.
12. Saskatoon Berry Flower Liqueur
Source: artcafe-royal.ruThis recipe requires dried flowers. Canadian saskatoon berry varieties are especially good!
You will need: 30 g dried saskatoon berry flowers, 300 ml vodka or 40% alcohol.
Preparation: Grind the saskatoon berry flowers in a mortar, pour in the vodka, and infuse for 2 weeks in a dark place. Shake the mixture every couple of days. Strain and pour the liqueur into a bottle, then store.