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Title: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on June 28, 2009, 02:23:51 PM

Pick yourself 2-3 lbs black raspberries or blackberries
and place in a clean gallon jar
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Add 1 to 2 cups sugar over berries
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Cover berries and sugar in a 100 proof vodka
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Let sit out of the sunlight for 10 days then shake it up once a day , everyday
for 20 more days.
Strain the mixture and its ready to sip.
This is a fast and easy way to zip up any party or get together

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Buckwheat on June 28, 2009, 03:16:37 PM

Leglifter

Does it tast like a brandy or what when finished?
Ernie

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on June 28, 2009, 03:21:06 PM

Like a sweet brandy
and the taste of the fresh berries comes through
the taste of the alcohol,
Also great over vanilla ice cream

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: 220_Woody on June 28, 2009, 03:22:44 PM

this sounds great...but is there any hint of the vodka left over? (can't get near the taste or smell of vodka anymore)

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on June 28, 2009, 03:27:13 PM

Alittle Ben,
But the 100 proof is cut down due to the berry juice, The alcohol sucks the juice from the berries and when its done, the berries are almost white
you still taste the alcohol but not the vodka( if you can understand that)
You could use a pure grain too if you can find it.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: 220_Woody on June 28, 2009, 03:29:31 PM

thanks for the reply Leglifter...i'm bored silly right now...guess i should go clean me out a glass jar and get to it!

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on June 28, 2009, 03:30:09 PM

You won't be sorry

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Buckwheat on June 28, 2009, 04:47:01 PM

Leglifter
Do you losen the lid on the jar so it does not blow up?
Ernie

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on June 28, 2009, 04:48:52 PM

No Ernie,
There is no fermentation going on at all.
If there is any natural yeast on the berries, the 100 proof vodka will kill it

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: foxpro51 on June 28, 2009, 06:52:07 PM

LEGLIFTER, Can i borrow those for my ice cream?

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Lifes2fun on June 28, 2009, 09:47:29 PM

I have a ton of berry bushes getting ready to burst with raspberries, so I may have to make a jar to try   ;D

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: bigben on June 29, 2009, 09:40:28 AM

I just might try that.  I got a bunch of berrys goin to waste right now.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Lookn4Fur on June 29, 2009, 11:14:34 AM

I definately need to try that also.  Thanks for the post LL.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: swarter2 on July 12, 2009, 04:35:04 PM

"Let sit out of the sunlight for 10 days then shake it up once a day"

When you say sit out.  Do you mean outside or is in the house ok.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on July 12, 2009, 07:28:06 PM

In a kitchen pantry or cupboard that is dark

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: swarter2 on July 13, 2009, 05:45:24 AM

Ok got a jar soaking now.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: swarter2 on July 25, 2009, 09:12:03 AM

My mixture is looking and smelling pretty.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on July 25, 2009, 04:39:10 PM

Mine will be done tomorrow

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Whiteknuckle on July 25, 2009, 08:57:40 PM

Thank you for sharing... I now have 3 batches going one Blackberry, one blueberry and one half blackberry half blueberry...

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on July 25, 2009, 09:34:27 PM

Your welcome!!
I'm sure you'll enjoy it ;)

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: swarter2 on July 26, 2009, 07:15:32 PM

I used Black Berries and a gallon of Vodka 80 proof though.

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on July 26, 2009, 08:25:30 PM

A GALLON OF VODKA!!!!
Thats alot of fine sippin
How many pounds of berries, Dave?
I find that the cheaper 80 proof stuff gives me a headache
Cheers Dave

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: swarter2 on July 27, 2009, 05:25:20 AM

about 3.5 pounds

Title: Re: Wild berry liquer/ cordial
Post by: Leglifter on July 27, 2009, 05:43:37 AM

That might be a little strong
you can still add more blackberries, they are comin on now
But maybe you like it strong