Polish Plum Nalewka Cordial Recipes

PLUM (VODKA) LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Combine vodka, sugar, plums, and lemon zest (optional) in a large sterile jar (boil the jar and lid for 10 minutes before filling)
• Leave the jar sitting on the kitchen counter. Shaking occasionally to help sugar dissolve
• After a month, strain the mixture through a coffee filter, paper towel, or cheesecloth
• Add the elderflower syrup (optional) and pour into a sterile bottle, stored in a dark place

POLISH BLUEBERRY CORDIAL (LIKIER BOROWKOWY)

Steps:

• Combine 2 1/2 pounds washed and stemmed blueberries and 1-quart good-quality vodka in a large, sterilized glass container. Seal and set in a dark, cool place for 1 week.
• After one week, pour through a sieve, reserving blueberries, and transfer blueberry-infused vodka into a clean, sterilized glass container and seal.
• Add 2 cups sugar to reserved blueberries, mix well, and transfer to a separate clean, sterilized glass container and seal. Place both containers in a dark, cool place for one month.
• After one month, thoroughly combine blueberry mixture with vodka, strain and pour into a clean, sterilized glass container. Seal and allow to age in a cool, dark place for several months.
• When serving the cordial, the blueberries can be discarded or served over ice cream or pound cake the same day.

POLISH PLUM NALEWKA CORDIAL RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place plums in a gallon jar. Pour half of the vodka into a large saucepan. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Let it warm over very low heat.
• Dissolve sugar in warm vodka.
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Pour vodka mixture over pitted plums in a gallon jar. Add remaining vodka. Screw cap on tightly and let sit for three months.
• If prepared in summer, leave fruit in vodka mixture until just before Christmas Eve for full, fruity flavor. Strain and serve in cordial glasses.
• Don't throw away the fruit! Use a few pieces of the fruit in your Christmas compote , serve it over ice cream, yogurt, pound cake, or make an open-faced coffee cake using the dough from this Polish sweet roll recipe .

SLIWKOWKA CZYLI NALEWKA ZE SLIWEK (POLISH PURPLE PLUM LIQUEUR)

Steps:

• Place plums in a glass carboy used for brewing. Pour in 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons rectified alcohol and 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons vodka. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 5 weeks.
• Stir sugar into the carboy. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
• Strain liqueur through a sieve lined with muslin cloth. Pour liqueur into bottles, seal, and store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months before using.

WISNIAK (POLISH CHERRY CORDIAL LIQUEUR) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place cherries in a 1-quart (1-liter) jar. Pour sugar over cherries (do not stir or shake).
• Slowly pour the spirits or vodka over the cherries until the jar is full (leave a slight gap at the top). Make sure cherries are covered but do not stir or shake.
• Tightly close the jar and place in a pantry or closet for three months at room temperature.
• After three months, strain the ​nalewka and rebottle. It may be drunk immediately or aged further.
• Serve and enjoy.