*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Raspberry Liqueur

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beverages                    Alcohol

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       pt           Fresh raspberries
   2 1/2   c            Vodka
   1                    Vanilla bean
     1/4   ts           Whole allspice
     1/2   c            Sugar syrup (see recipe)

  Select full coloured and plumb berries, avoiding stained baskets,
  which are a sign of overripe or softened and decayed berries.
  Season is May to July. Do not wash until ready to use as water
  causes mold to form. Rinse berries and place in a mixing bowl,
  lightly crushing to release flavor. Add vodka, vanilla bean, and
  allspice. Stir and store in bottle in cool dark place for 3 weeks.
  Strain mixture through dampened cheesecoth squeezing as much juice
  as possible. Pour back in bottle adding sugar syrup to taste (1/3
  to 1/2 cup per pint) and age another 3 to 5 weeks.

  Yield: 1 Pint


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