Source: Igor Normann, AdobeStockSeasonal preparations are not limited to jams, compotes, and canned salads. There are many equally original solutions, and this time, for example, we suggest focusing on raspberry liqueurs. We've selected 12 recipes for you that don't require special equipment or skills!
1. Naturally Fermented Raspberry Liqueur
Source: onashem.mediasole.ruLight, aromatic, and sweet liqueur – the best reminder of summer any time of year.
You will need: 700 g raspberries, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Layer raspberries in a jar, sprinkling with sugar, filling 2/3 of the jar. Pour in water and mash everything with a rolling pin or similar tool. Cover the neck of the jar with a thick cloth, tie it, and place the raspberries in a warm spot for 3-4 days. Shake the jar daily.
After fermentation begins, close the jar with an airlock and leave it in a warm place for another 1.5-2 weeks, until bubbles stop escaping from the airlock. Strain the liqueur, transfer it to a clean jar, and close it again with an airlock.
When the drink becomes clearer, pour it into clean jars again and leave it in a cold, dark place for a couple more days. When it becomes completely clear, strain it from the sediment, bottle the liqueur, and cork it.
2. Raspberry Liqueur with Vodka
Source: pinterest.comPerfect for a festive table – it goes down very well.
You will need: 500 g raspberries, 500 ml vodka, 1 cup sugar.
Preparation: Fill a jar with raspberries up to the shoulders, add sugar, and pour in vodka until the berries are completely submerged. Close the jar and store it in a dark, cold place for about 2 months (you can use the refrigerator). Gently mix everything and transfer to a clean container for storage.
3. Sugar-Free Raspberry Liqueur with Vodka
Source: koolinar.ruIf you don't like sweet alcoholic beverages – this recipe is for you.
You will need: 750 g raspberries, 500 ml vodka.
Preparation: Sort the raspberries, place them in a clean liter jar, and pour in vodka. Close it with a lid and store it for a month in a dark, cool place. Strain the drink, pour it into a bottle – the liqueur is ready. Store it the same way – in a dark and cool place.
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4. Raspberry Liqueur with Alcohol
Source: solodplus.ruYou need much less alcohol than vodka. Let's tell you more!
You will need: 500 g raspberries, 60 g sugar, 200 ml alcohol.
Preparation: Place raspberries in a clean jar and cover with sugar. Pour alcohol over the top, seal everything tightly, and place in a cold, dark place for 3 weeks. Periodically shake the jar. Then strain the liqueur through sterile cheesecloth, dilute with water to taste, bottle, and store in a cold place.
5. Raspberry Liqueur with Mint
Source: artcafe-royal.ruMint adds a light freshness and a brighter aroma to the liqueur.
You will need: 500 g raspberries, 20 g mint, 500 ml vodka, 1 cup sugar.
Preparation: Place raspberries in a clean jar, cover with sugar, and add mint. Pour in vodka, close with a lid, and place the preparation in a dark, cold place for a month. Strain the liqueur, bottle it, and continue to store it in a cold place until serving.
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6. Raspberry Liqueur with Syrup
Source: artcafe-royal.ruThis recipe primarily differs in its preparation method.
You will need: 3 kg raspberries, 1 liter alcohol, 250 g sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse and dry the raspberries, cover with alcohol, seal tightly, and leave in a dark place for 4 days. Strain the preparation and pour the liquid into a jar. Boil water with sugar, simmer for 5 minutes, and let the syrup cool. Pour it into the raspberry preparation, mix, seal everything tightly again, and infuse for another 2-3 weeks in a cool, dark place. Bottle the liqueur and cork it.
7. Raspberry and Moonshine Liqueur
Source: dobrenok.comYou need strong moonshine, about 50 proof. The liqueur turns out incredibly aromatic.
You will need: 2-2.5 kg raspberries, 500 ml moonshine, 250 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover raspberries with sugar, pour in moonshine, leave for 1 hour, and mix thoroughly, mashing the berries. Pour the mixture into jars and seal tightly. Place the liqueur in a dark place for a month, then strain and bottle.
8. Liqueur from Frozen Raspberries
Source: alconation.ruEven frozen berries are perfectly suitable for making an excellent liqueur.
You will need: 1.5-2 kg frozen raspberries, 250 g sugar, 600 ml vodka.
Preparation: Thaw the raspberries, place them in a saucepan, cover with sugar, pour in vodka, and leave for a couple of hours. Mash the raspberries, mix the mass until homogeneous, and pour into jars. Infuse the liqueur for a month in a dark, cool place, then strain and bottle.
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9. Raspberry Liqueur with a Glove
Source: samogoniche.ruThe essence is that a medical glove is used instead of an airlock lid during natural fermentation.
You will need: 800 g sugar, 2 kg raspberries, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Layer raspberries in a 3-liter jar, sprinkling them with sugar. Pour in water and gently mash everything with a wooden rolling pin. Place a glove with a hole in one finger over the jar and leave the preparation in a sunny spot. Foam will gradually appear, and the glove will inflate.
When the glove deflates, after 3-4 weeks – the liqueur is ready. Strain it through cheesecloth, bottle for storage, seal tightly, and infuse for another 2-3 months in a dark, cool place for a richer flavor.
10. Liqueur from Fermented Raspberries
Source: alcofanshop.comSometimes, raw raspberries canned with sugar ferment. This is not a reason to throw them away, but rather a reason to make a delicious liqueur!
You will need: 1 liter fermented raspberries with sugar, 1 liter water, 30 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together and place in a clean glass jar. Seal it tightly and place it in a dry, dark place for 7-10 days. Strain the drink and bottle the finished liqueur.
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11. Raspberry Juice Liqueur
Source: artcafe-royal.ruYou need fresh raspberry juice, extracted by any convenient method.
You will need: 2 cups raspberry juice, 200 g sugar, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 1/2 cup water, 500 ml vodka.
Preparation: Cook a homogeneous syrup from water and two types of sugar. Let it cool and mix with raspberry juice and vodka. Pour the preparation into a clean jar, close it, and leave it for a month in a dark, cool place. Strain the liqueur and bottle it.
12. Raspberry and Lemon Liqueur
Source: dzen.ruThe citrusy tartness pleasantly complements the sweet liqueur.
You will need: 1.3 kg raspberries, 1 liter vodka, 200-300 ml water, 1/2 lemon, 300-400 g sugar.
Preparation: Sort the raspberries, mash them by any convenient method, and mix with vodka. Leave them in a jar under a lid or thick cloth in the sun for 8-10 days. Periodically shake the jar and then strain the preparation.
Cook a homogeneous syrup from water with sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Mix with the raspberry preparation, pour into clean jars, and place in a cold, dark place for 2-3 weeks. Strain the liqueur and bottle it.