Homemade Strawberry Cordials Recipes

STRAWBERRY CORDIAL

Steps:

• Clean berries without washing; set aside in tall half-gallon jar.
• Mix sugar with 1 cup water and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• Increase heat; bring mixture to boil and set aside to cool.
• Mix cooled syrup with vodka and pour over strawberries.
• Cover tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 1 week.
• Pass liqueur through a fine mesh strainer (eat berries :-)).
• Strain again through coffee filter into a bottle.
• Note: The reason for the double-straining is to eliminate the tiny strawberry seeds that inevitably fall off the fruit into the liqueur. The fruit can be cut into smaller pieces if very large, or left whole.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR 2 WAYS

Steps:

• In a large jar that closes tight add the sliced strawberries and cover with the vodka. (stir to combine). Place in a dark cupboard or closet for 20 days, twirl the jar to mix every 2 days.
• After the 20 days has passed make the syrup, in a medium pot add the sugar and water over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring often, lower heat and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Strain the alcohol from the strawberries into a clean jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid. Add the cooled syrup and stir to combine. Close the jar and refrigerate for 2 days before serving. Can also be stored in the freezer.
• After the 20 days has passed make the cream syrup, in a medium pot add the sugar, milk and cream, stir to combine, bring the mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer 1 minute, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Strain the alcohol from the strawberries into a clean jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid. Add the cooled cream mixture and stir to combine. Close the jar and refrigerate for 1 day before serving. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY CORDIALS RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly. Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside. In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, powdered sugar, and light corn syrup until combined. Stop the mixer and knead the mixture with your hands until a soft dough forms. Cover bowl with a damp towel. Working with about a Tablespoon at a time, roll dough into a ball and flatten in the palm of your hand. Wrap around a strawberry, leaving the stem and the top 1/4 of the strawberry uncovered. Set aside. Repeat until all strawberries are covered. Melt chocolate coating according to package directions. Dip each strawberry in the chocolate coating, allowing the excess to dip off. Place strawberries on lined baking sheet to set. For best results, let strawberries sit overnight so the flavors can combine.

STRAWBERRY WATER (OR STRAWBERRY CORDIAL)

Steps:

• In a large pan over a low flame, dissolve the sugar in the water.
• Increase the flame and bring the liquid to a boil, then plunge in the strawberries, put a close-fitting lid on the pot and turn off the heat.
• Leave the pan undisturbed for at least an hour to infuse.
• Dampen a piece of muslin cloth (or a jelly bag), and strain off the liquid into a large bowl or jug. Leave the pulp to drip until all the liquid has been collected - do not press the strawberry pulp, or the liquid will turn cloudy. In my experience, the drained pulp is very popular with passing children, despite its rather anaemic appearance!
• Chill the beautiful ruby-red strawberry water, then serve over ice. You may need to dilute it with water, to taste.
• Alternative serving suggestion - pour a little of the chilled strawberry water into a wine glass, then top up with chilled sparkling wine.

BERRY CORDIAL

Steps:

• Pour the sugar into a 1 quart jar. Fill the remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Fill the jar with vodka so that the berries are completely covered. Seal the jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking the jar every week. The sugar should dissolve, and the vodka will become colored.
• Strain the liquid through a metal sieve, and then through a coffee filter to remove the fruit. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial, or use it to flavor lemonade or iced tea.