A recipe for Blueberry Liqueur. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Blueberry Liqueur shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
3 c. Fresh blueberries- or blackberries 1 Clove
1/2 c. Sugar syrup (see recipe)
-to taste
2 c. Vodka
1 Lemon wedge, scraped peel
Directions
Note: Blueberries can be bought in season (May to Sept). Avoid stained baskets and DO NOT rinse until ready to use. If freezing, do so BEFORE rinsing. Rinse with cold water. Rinse berries and lightly crush. Add vodka, lemon peel, and clove. Pour in DARK bottle and store for 3-4 months. Strain through dampened cheesecloth squeezing out as much juice as possible. Add sugar syrup to taste and store another 4 weeks. Liqueur will tend to be on the watery side. Try adding glycerin if a thicker consistency is desired. Good for baking. Container: Wide mouth quart jar
