Strawberries In Liqueur Recipes

STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Wash and stem the berries.
• In a bowl crush the berries and sugar together.
• Let stand for 1 hour.
• Transfer mixture to a clean 2 qt container.
• Add vodka, water, lemon juice, and zests.
• Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 2 days, shaking several times each day.
• Press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discard solids.
• Transfer the liqueur to a clean container.
• Cover and let stand for 1 week.
• Filter into a decorative bottle with a tight fitting lid.
• Age for at least 1 month before serving.

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!

STRAWBERRIES WITH LIQUEUR

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine strawberries, sugar and liqueur. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 2 hours. Chill until ready to serve. Spoon into individual dishes and garnish with sweetened whipped cream if desired.

STRAWBERRIES IN LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours or refrigerate up to 4 hours.

STRAWBERRIES WITH COINTREAU

Steps:

• Peel wide strips of zest without the pith from orange and cut into very thin strips. (Put aside rest of orange for another use.).
• In small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water; bring to the boil over high heat.
• Add orange zest; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let syrup cool; stir in liqueur.
• Put berries in bowl.
• Add syrup and orange zest; set aside for 2 hours.
• Whip cream and sweeten to taste with powdered sugar.
• Serve strawberries topped with whipped cream and garnished each serving with a whole strawberry.

LIQUOR-INFUSED CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Rinse strawberries and dry thoroughly. Use a syringe or clean marinade injector to inject about 2 teaspoons of brandy into each berry. Place them on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, combine bittersweet chocolate and shortening. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Stir in heavy cream and 1/4 cup of brandy. Place white chocolate in a separate bowl, and when the dark chocolate has melted, place the bowl of white chocolate over the pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Be sure to remove from heat as soon as it is mostly melted, white chocolate can be sensitive.
• Dip strawberries into chocolate, and let the excess drip off into the bowl before placing on waxed paper to set. When the strawberries have all been dipped in chocolate, dip a fork into the white chocolate, and drizzle back and forth over berries to stripe.

STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, brown sugar, and brandy in a bowl and mix to combine.
• Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add white sugar gradually, continuing to beat until whipped cream is thick. Fold whipped cream into sour cream mixture and blend well. Serve with fresh strawberries.