Aromatic Blueberry Liqueur

Name: Aromatic Blueberry Liqueur
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2500 min
Total time: 2520 min
Yield: 10 Portionen
Ingredients: 500 g Blueberries (fresh or frozen); 1 piece Lemon Organic; 1 piece Vanilla bean; 250 g Sugar; 500 ml Grain alcohol or Vodka (38%)

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Cook Time

42 h

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

20 Min

Description

This blueberry liqueur is a poem! I make it every year when the blueberries in the garden are ripe. The combination of fruity blueberries, fresh lemon and a hint of vanilla is simply unbeatable. It tastes pure, on ice or as a base for cocktails. The preparation is very easy, but you need some patience, as the liqueur has to steep for a few weeks. But the wait is worth it! Perfect as a small gift or for cozy evenings with friends. An absolute must for all blueberry lovers!

Ingredients (5 ingredients)

500 g Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 piece Lemon Organic
1 piece Vanilla bean
250 g Sugar
500 ml Grain alcohol or Vodka (38%)

Preparation (8 steps)

Prepare blueberries

Wash 500 g fresh blueberries and drain in a sieve. Drain thawed frozen blueberries as well.

Prepare lemon zest

Wash 1 organic lemon with hot water, dry it and peel the zest thinly with a zester or a knife. Make sure that no white skin is included, as it tastes bitter.

Extract vanilla pulp

Cut 1 vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the pulp with a knife.

Mix ingredients

Place the prepared blueberries, 250 g sugar, the vanilla bean, the vanilla pulp and the lemon zest in a large, sterilized glass jar.

Add alcohol

Pour 500 ml grain alcohol or vodka (38%) over the ingredients in the jar, so that everything is well covered.

Let the liqueur steep

Close the jar and let the liqueur steep in a cool, dark place for 4–6 weeks. Occasionally shake the jar lightly so that the sugar dissolves completely and the flavors are well distributed.

Strain the liqueur

After the maturation period, strain the liqueur through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. For this, place the mixing bowl with the sieve and carefully pour the liqueur into it. The solid components remain in the sieve.

Pour the liqueur

Pour the strained blueberry liqueur into sterilized bottles and close them well. Store the blueberry liqueur in a cool, dark place. It is best to store opened bottles in the refrigerator.