Red currant liqueur
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The liqueur turns out very light, about 26-27 degrees. Moderately sweet, with a pleasant tartness. It can be stored for up to 2 years in a cool, dark place. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making red currant liqueur.
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Step 2
Put the sugar into a saucepan and pour in the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 3
Wash the currants, dry them, remove the stems, and place them in a wide-mouth glass jar.
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Step 4
Pour vodka into the jar with berries.
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Step 5
Pour the cooled sugar syrup into the jar with vodka and berries.
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Step 6
Tightly close the jar with a lid and mix.
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Step 7
Store in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks.
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Step 8
After two weeks, strain the contents of the jar through a sieve.
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Step 9
Strain the berries through a sieve and add the juice to the strained vodka.
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Step 10
Strain the liqueur once again through a double-layered cheesecloth.
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Step 11
Pour into a bottle, chill, and serve.