Raspberry Cordial
Source: old magazine clipping 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen raspberries 2 c vodka 1 c brandy 1 c sugar 1/2 c water Peel of 2 lemons 1/4 tsp almond extract 3 whole all spices 1 stick cinnamon Crush raspberries by pressing through fine sieve until all pulp is removed & place in glass jar along with vodka & brandy. Place sugar, water, allspice, cinnamon & lemon peel in sm saucepan & bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 30 min. Remove lemon peel & pour sugar syrup into berry mixture. Add any packaging juice from raspberries & almond extract. Strain mixture again; then pour into bottle & cap tightly. Mature at least 1 week before serving. Note: Use only pure extracts, not imitations. 1 tsp glycerin per qt of finished liqueur will produce a thicker consistency. Thanks Lil Grant me the Serenity to prioritize things I cannot delegate, the Courage to say No when I need to, and the Wisdom to know when to go home. ~Sylvia --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
