HOMEMADE LIQUOR

COCKTAIL DRINK RECIPES

This recipe for Kahlua takes 30 days.

HOMEMADE KAHLUA (Coffee Liqueur)

2 oz instant espresso coffee powder
3-1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups water, boiling
1 pint of Korbel brandy
1 whole vanilla bean

Mix the coffee and sugar together. Add the boiling water and stir until dissolved. Let this cool. After it has cooled, add the brandy and pour into the bottles you want to keep it in. Split the vanilla bean into four pieces and add to the liqueur. Close bottles tightly and keep in a cool dark place for up to 30 days.




This recipe takes 90 days - so you may want to make a double batch...

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY LIQUOR RECIPE

1 (12oz) pkg frozen blueberries
1/2 lemon, zested
3 whole cloves
1-1/2 cups Grey Goose vodka
3/4 cup simple syrup

Thaw the blueberries and mash with a fork in a bowl, and then add to a quart canning jar. Add the lemon zest, cloves and vodka. Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dry place for 90 days - shaking the jar gently every week or so.

After 3 months, strain the blueberries and filter through a cheesecloth. Pour into a quart jar. Pour in the simple syrup and tightly seal - shake the bottle gently until well combined. Store in a cool, dry place for 30 days more.

When ready to bottle, strain again through a cheesecloth and pour into the decorative bottle. Serve with 7-Up or club soda in a two to one ratio. Enjoy, it's well worth the wait.