Homemade Strawberry Liqueur Two Ways

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

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

Limoncello

Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

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Homemade Strawberry Liqueur 2 Ways

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Resting Time

8 hrs 24 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

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!

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American/Italian

Keyword: Delicious Summer Liqueur

Servings: 4 cups

Calories: 821 kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy / An Italian in my Kitchen

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

**I halved the "Strawberry Liqueur" recipe to make this liqueur. If you want to make just one type double the ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR

1. 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

1. 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.

2. 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

1. 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.

2. 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!

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Strawberry Liqueur 2 Ways

Amount Per Serving

Calories 821 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 43mg 14%

Sodium 30mg 1%

Potassium 236mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 110g 37%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 106g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 10%

Vitamin C 80.8%

Calcium 7.2%

Iron 2.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.