Best Millys Chokecherry Schnapps Recipes

MILLY'S CHOKECHERRY SCHNAPPS

Steps:

• Heat chokecherry juice to warm (but not hot) temperature to help disolve sugar. There is no fermentation after the alcohol is added.
• Add sugar to warmed juice and stir until dissolved.
• Add Everclear.
• Stir, bottle, and let rest for at least one month.
• Serve cool.

CHOKECHERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash chokecherries, place in a large kettle, barely cover with water and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes till the cherries are soft.
• Mash gently and strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.
• Pour 3 cups juice into a large kettle; stir in the sugar.
• Cook on high, stirring constantly.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and skim foam.
• Add extract if using (almond extract gives a stronger cherry taste).
• To can: Pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1/8th inch from top.

CHOKECHERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in glass jar.
• Shake every day for 30 days.
• Drain and bottle.
• This will taste very sweet at first, but if allowed to age at least six months will be nice and mellow.