Strawberry Liqueur

3 c Fresh strawberries
1/2 c Powdered sugar
2 c Vodka
1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Water

Version of Liqueur de Fraises. Wash and stem berries; pat dry. Halve berries and place in an aging container. Cover berries with powdered sugar. Pour vodka over sugared berries; stir just to combine. Cap container and let age in a cool, dark place for 2-3 weeks. After initial aging period, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar is well dissolved. Set aside to cool. Strain berry liquid through a wire mesh strainer placed over a large bowl. With the back of a wooden spoon, crush out liqueur liquid caught in the berries. Discard berry pulp. Restrain mixture through cloth to further remove sediment. Add cooled sugar water to strained strawberry liqueur; stir to combine. Rebottle as desired. Age for at least 1 month before serving.

Makes about 1 fifth, ready in 3 1/2 months.

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