This homemade strawberry liqueur recipe contains few ingredients but a whole lot of flavor. Infusing your own spirits is a fun activity from start to finish!
Place the strawberries and sugar in a large (1 quart) sealable glass jar.
2 cups strawberries, 1 cup sugar
Fill the jar with the vodka or rum. Seal and shake to mix.
2 cups vodka
Let the mixture sit for 4 to 6 weeks in a cool, dark place for best flavor (you can check the flavor in as little as 2 days if you're in a pinch). Shake it a few times throughout the first day to help dissolve the sugar and then once every 2 days after that.
Strain the mixture through two layers of cheesecloth to make it clear. Discard the leftover fruit. Repeat, if needed, to get all of the solids strained out. (TIP: You can place the cheesecloth layers in a fine mesh strainer and over a deep pot or bowl. Let the liqueur drain through.)
Funnel the strained liquid into a glass bottle. Seal the bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator to retain quality and freshness.
Notes
You can use fresh strawberries, or frozen strawberries that have been thawed.
This is a 'taste as you go' recipe. When you're satisfied with the flavor, continue to the straining step.
It should stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks. You can tell it’s gone bad if it has an off odor, flavor or appearance.