Source: Seva_blsv, AdobeStockAll homemade alcohol enthusiasts should definitely try making redcurrant liqueur at least once. It's incredibly simple, yet the result is stunning. We've gathered 12 diverse recipes for you. Store the finished liqueur in a dark, cool place!
1. Redcurrant Liqueur with Vodka
Source: alcovolna.ruInstead of vodka, you can use moonshine or diluted alcohol.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 750 ml vodka, 800 g sugar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Pour the redcurrants into a jar, cover them with vodka, and leave in a warm place for 1 week, shaking periodically. Boil water with sugar, simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Strain the infusion, mix it with the sugar syrup, bottle, and leave the liqueur in the refrigerator for at least a couple more days.
2. Redcurrant Liqueur with Currant Leaves
Source: ivanchau.ruDelicious and original, and made with readily available ingredients.
You will need: 900 g redcurrants, 700 ml vodka, 5 blackcurrant leaves, 700 ml water, 900 g sugar.
Preparation: Sort the redcurrants, put them in a jar with the leaves, and cover with vodka. Close and leave for 5 weeks in a dark, warm place, shaking every 3 days. Make a syrup from water and sugar, and let it cool. Strain the infusion, mix with the sugar syrup, bottle the liqueur, and refrigerate.
3. Redcurrant Liqueur with Mint and Anise
Source: pinterest.comThis liqueur has no drawbacks, except that you'll have to be patient while it infuses.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 1 tsp anise seeds, 750 ml vodka, 3 sprigs of mint, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash the redcurrants with a muddler and put all ingredients into a jar. Close and infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark, warm place, shaking periodically. Strain the finished liqueur and, if desired, dilute with water. Bottle it and store.
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4. Quick Redcurrant Liqueur
Source: drink-drink.ruThis liqueur recipe doesn't require weeks of infusion.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 500 ml vodka, 300 ml water, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash the redcurrants with a muddler, put them in a jar, cover with vodka, and seal tightly. Infuse for 5 days in a warm place on the windowsill, shaking daily.
Make a syrup from water and sugar, and let it cool. Strain the redcurrant infusion well through cheesecloth, mix it with the sugar syrup, and refrigerate for another day. The liqueur is ready.
5. Redcurrant Liqueur with Brandy
Source: aroma-avenue.ruThis liqueur will especially appeal to connoisseurs of sweet drinks and cocktails.
You will need: 1.5 kg redcurrants, 500 ml water, 1 kg sugar, 1.5 L brandy, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Mash the redcurrants in a sterile jar, cover with brandy, and leave at room temperature in a dark place for 1 month. Shake the jar periodically, then strain the infusion. Make a syrup from water and sugar, add citric acid, and let it cool. Mix the infusion with the syrup and bottle the finished liqueur.
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6. Redcurrant Liqueur with Cherry and Raspberry Leaves
Source: samogoniche.ruYou can add a variety of spices to your taste.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 1 L water, 100 cherry leaves, 20 raspberry leaves, 500 g sugar, 500 ml vodka, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Rinse the leaves, cover them with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and cool this decoction. Mash the redcurrants with sugar in a jar, cover with vodka, and add citric acid.
Pour in the decoction, close with a lid, and infuse for about 1 month in a dark place at room temperature. Shake the mixture every 2-3 days, then strain and bottle the liqueur.
7. Redcurrant Liqueur with Ginger
Source: lifehacker.ruA spicy liqueur that will delight with a unique aftertaste.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 8 g ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 kg sugar, 750 ml vodka, 600 ml water.
Preparation: Thinly slice the ginger and put it in a jar with cinnamon and redcurrants. Cover with vodka, close, and infuse for 3-4 weeks. Strain the infusion. Make a syrup from water and sugar, let it cool, mix with the infusion, and store the liqueur.
8. Redcurrant and Raspberry Liqueur
Source: blogspot.comLike redcurrants, raspberries easily and quickly impart their flavor to alcohol.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 200 g raspberries, 250 ml water, 750 g sugar, 750 ml vodka.
Preparation: Gently mash the raspberries and redcurrants, mix them with vodka, and infuse in a sealed sterile jar in a cool, dark place for about 1 month. Make a syrup from water and sugar, and let it cool. Strain the infusion, mix it with the sugar syrup, and bottle the finished liqueur.
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9. Redcurrant Liqueur with Lemon and Honey
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruChoose liquid honey so it dissolves easily and thoroughly.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 900 g sugar, 1 lemon, 150 g honey, 800 ml vodka, 600 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the lemon, put it in a jar with the redcurrants, and cover with vodka. Leave in a warm place for 3 weeks, shaking periodically. Make a syrup from water and sugar, add honey and lemon juice, and mix thoroughly. Strain the infusion, mix it with the cooled syrup, and bottle the liqueur.
10. Redcurrant Liqueur with Cranberry and Orange
Source: dzen.ruYou can add a cinnamon stick or other spices.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 300 g cranberries, 1 orange, 750 ml vodka, 500 g sugar, 500 g water.
Preparation: Lightly mash all the berries and put them in a sterile jar with orange zest. Add spices if desired, cover with vodka, and infuse for 2-3 weeks in a warm place, shaking periodically. Make a syrup from water and sugar, add orange juice, and let it cool. Strain the infusion, mix with the syrup, and bottle the liqueur.
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11. Fortified Redcurrant Liqueur
Source: recept-shef.ruThe difference is that alcohol is used here to prepare the infusion.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 L alcohol, 500 g sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Mash the redcurrants into a puree, mix with alcohol, and infuse for 1 week in a sealed jar in a dark place. Strain the infusion. Boil water with sugar, simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Mix the sugar syrup with the redcurrant infusion, bottle the liqueur, and let it rest in a cool place for at least another week.
12. Red and Blackcurrant Liqueur
Source: nastoichka.ruFor more interesting flavor notes, we recommend using brown sugar.
You will need: 2 cups redcurrants, 2 cups blackcurrants, 2 cups sugar, 800 ml vodka, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Mash all the currants with a muddler, put them in a jar, and cover with vodka. Leave for a week in a warm, dark place, shaking periodically. Boil water with sugar, simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Strain the infusion, mix it with the sugar syrup, and bottle the liqueur.