Strawberry Liqueur made with fresh Strawberries and vodka, make it with a simple syrup or a creamy mixture. Take your pick both are the best ways to bring in or take out the Strawberry Season this year!
Strawberry Liqueur
Strawberry Liqueur
Italian are big on making Homemade Liqueur from Limoncello to Grappa. We have a friend who makes his own Grappa and I am telling you, I can’t even get that stuff down. It is so strong.
I prefer my liqueurs a little less strong. And this Strawberry Liqueur is perfect. Not too sweet, a delicious after dinner liqueur. Delicious too served over ice.
You might think it takes too much time to make this, but believe me the recipes where the fruit has to sit with the alcohol for more time is really worth it. Just imagine what you are going to taste in 20 days? Believe me I trust the Italians when it comes to making a homemade Liqueur. I have never had a bad one. Strong yes, bad no.
Once I had the strawberry and the liquor mixed I decided to divide the liquid and make two varieties. A regular Strawberry Liqueur and a Cream Strawberry Liqueur. I have to say we are a cream loving liquor couple, and it turns out so are our friends.
That Cream Strawberry Liqueur went down really well. In fact too well maybe?
How long does Strawberry Liqueur keep?
- The regular Strawberry Liqueur will keep 3-4 weeks in the fridge.
- The Cream Strawberry Liqueur will keep 1-2 weeks.
How to make Strawberry Liqueur at home
- Clean and slice the strawberries.
- Place strawberries in a large glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Add the vodka and stir to combine.
- Close the jar and place in a dark cupboard or cabinet for 20 days.
- Once the 20 days has passed …
- Make a syrup by boiling water and sugar until thickened, let cool completely.
- Separate the strawberries from the liquid using a sieve.
- Combine the strawberry liquid and the sugar mixture.
- Pour into a bottle, cover and refrigerate for 2 days before serving. So worth it!
How to make Cream Strawberry Liqueur
- Once the 20 days has passed …
- Make a cream mixture by heating whole cream, milk and sugar until very hot, let cool completely.
- Separate the strawberries from the liquid using a sieve.
- Combine the strawberry liquid and the cream mixture.
- Pour into a bottle, cover and refrigerate for 1 day before serving. Even more worth it!
I hope you decide to try this Liqueur, whether you try the Regular Strawberry Liqueur or the Creamy Strawberry Liqueur or why not both? Let me know what you think. Salute!
More Homemade Liqueurs you may enjoy!
Homemade Creamy Nutella Liqueur
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
Homemade Strawberry Liqueur 2 Ways
Ingredients
STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR
- 1 pound strawberries (cleaned and sliced)
- 2 cups vodka
TO MAKE SIMPLE STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR**
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
TO MAKE CREAM STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR**
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup cream (heavy / whipping)*
**I halved the "Strawberry Liqueur" recipe to make this liqueur. If you want to make just one type double the ingredients
*at least 30% fat.
Instructions
STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR
- 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.
TO MAKE SIMPLE STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR
- 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.
TO MAKE THE CREAM STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR
- 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!
Patty says
Could this be done with orange slices? My husband likes that flavor in his vodka. Really love your site Rosemary, I have a hard time hitting the delete button after reading because I keep finding more recipes each time I go back to the post!! Thank you so much!
Rosemary says
Hi Patty I think you should look at the Limoncello recipe and just substitute the lemons with oranges. Here’s the link https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/limoncello/. Hope that helps. Thanks so much, glad like the site. Have a great Sunday.
Patty says
Thank you Rosemary for answering so quickly!!
Susan says
What so you do with the strawberries after the liqueur is done? Toss them out or make jam?
I don’t want to just toss them, but I can’t find a recipe for spiked strawberries….
Rosemary says
Hi Susan, I tossed them sad to say, I figured there wasn’t much taste left. I did think about serving them over ice cream. Let me know if you do something with them.
Lorraine Faddy says
Havn’t made this recipe yet.
Previously, similar recipe left over strawberries were used for icecream topping, pancake filling & scones. Ok to freeze mixture
Lillian Riccio says
Could you use grain alcohol instead of vodka?
Rosemary says
Hi Lillian apparently grain alcohol is also used to make liqueur. I have never used it, I think it is quite a bit stronger. But let me know how it goes.
Kathy Gostomski says
Do you think you can store the strawberry vodka in the freezer. I was told to keep vodka in the freezer. It will last longer that way. Thanks,
Rosemary says
Hi Kathy, sure you can and it would be even better I would imagine. Hope you enjoy it.
Jennifer says
Oh my gosh, this looks amazing. I can’t wait for strawberry season to start in Maine so I can try a batch.
I’ve made limoncello before and while I adore limoncello–I wasn’t wild about my batch and I used really good vodka too. Someone was telling me to use Everclear instead.
Anyway, thanks!
p.s. I bet the cream version would taste amazing ladled over ice cream!
Rosemary says
Hi Jennifer, thanks so much, I do hope you try it and let me know. I actually just read the other day that you shouldn’t use the expensive liquors because their taste can override whatever homemade liqueur you are making. Which to tell the truth might be true because I just used a cheaper brand and it turned out delicious. 🙂
Marissa says
Hi. Just wondering what type of cream to use? Is heavy cream best? Or half and half? Thanks
Rosemary says
Hi Marissa, the best cream is whipping or heavy cream, with at least 30% fat. Hope you enjoy it.