ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR
This recipe takes over 6 weeks so plan ahead for your festivals I based this on an Italian limoncello recipe. I've used liters to measure the Liquids because vodka usually is measured by the liter. If this measurement Throws you, just substitute quart for liter and pint for half a liter. These measurements do not have to be...
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Cocktails
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Stuff elder blossoms, lemon balm and lemon peel into a clean glass jar.
- 2. Pour vodka over herbs and press down so vodka covers everything. Let jar sit On countertop for 1 month. Shake it once a day; the vodka gradually will turn Deep amber in color.
- 3. After a month, remove herbs and lemon peel. Squeeze them over a large bowl to Remove the flavored vodka. Strain the vodka in the jar through a sieve into the Same bowl. Thoroughly clean the jar, then return the flavored vodka to the jar.
- 4. Make sugar syrup: Bring water to a boil. Add sugar, return to boil and simmer Until liquid is clear. Remove from heat and cool.
- 5. Add cooled sugar syrup to jar, cover, and let sit for another 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, pour liqueur into small, decorative bottles and seal. To serve,pour a Portion into a small container and chill in the freezer until very cold. Serve In chilled cordial glasses.
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