This Raspberry Drink is a deliciously tangy and fruity homemade liqueur, combining vodka, raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar. A favorite for gatherings, it's easy to prepare and makes a delightful after-dinner sip or festive cocktail base. The recipe requires a 10-day resting period to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. A refreshing take on fruit-infused spirits, this DIY concoction is perfect for entertaining or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 quart vodka
- 40 oz raspberries (frozen )
- 2 lemons (Juice of, approx. 4 tablespoons)
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
- In a large glass jar or container, mix vodka, frozen raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar.
Step 2: Let Steep
- Seal container and store in a cool, dark place for 10 days. Stir once a day using a wooden spoon.
Step 3: Strain and Bottle
- After 10 days, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Transfer to bottles.
Step 4: Refrigerate
- Keep refrigerated after bottling. Serve chilled.
Tips
- Use fresh raspberries instead of frozen for a brighter aroma.
- Replace half the vodka with white rum for a softer, sweeter profile.
- Add lemon zest during infusion for more citrus intensity.
- Stir with a non-reactive utensil (wood is recommended, as the recipe states).
- For a clearer liqueur, strain through cheesecloth twice.
- Add a cinnamon stick during infusion for a warm, spiced variation.
- Sweeten more or less depending on your preferred liqueur strength.
- Serve chilled over ice or mixed with soda water.
- For gifting, bottle in sterilized glass jars with tight seals.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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Raspberry Drink 1 qt Vodka 4 - 10 oz Pkgs frozen raspberries Juice of 2 lemons (4 T) 1 C sugar - Mix & store covered for 10 days - Stir once a day with wooden spoon After 10 days filter & bottle Keep refrigerated after bottling —
From Transcription to Instructions
We love that the original directions are so simple, but we turned that little note into the instructions you can actually follow without pausing to guess. The original directions just say mix, store 10 days, stir daily, and filter, so our instructions lay those out step by step, combine vodka, raspberries, lemon and sugar, seal and keep in a cool, dark spot while you stir once a day with a wooden spoon, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth and bottle, refrigerating after bottling.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 18mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
