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!

WILD STRAWBERRY CORDIAL

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, then decrease the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Strain out the lemon zest and vanilla bean and pour into a store-and-pour container. The cordial will keep for 7 days, refrigerated. Keep refrigerated until use. Fill a labeled squeeze bottle for easiest use.