Ingredients for Framboise
- Fresh Raspberries
- 1.75 liters high-quality vodka
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Distilled Water
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How to Make Framboise
- Gently pick through 4 cups of fresh raspberries, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
- Place the raspberries in a clean 4-quart glass jar.
- Add 1.75 liters of high-quality vodka to the jar. Securely seal the jar with a lid.
- Steep the mixture in a cool, dark place for approximately 2 months, stirring gently every 2-3 weeks.
- Line a large strainer with three layers of dampened cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.
- Carefully strain the raspberry-vodka mixture through the cheesecloth.
- Gather the corners of the cheesecloth to form a bag. Twist the ends tightly and gently squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the used raspberry pulp.
- Thoroughly wash the 4-quart glass jar and return the strained raspberry liqueur to it.
- Allow the liqueur to stand for about 2 hours.
- If sediment has settled at the bottom of the jar, carefully pour off the clear liquid into a clean container. Filter the remaining cloudy liquid through a coffee filter, changing the filter as needed to maintain a fast filtration rate.
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and allow the sugar syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Add approximately 1 ¾ cups of the cooled sugar syrup to the raspberry liqueur. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, adding ¼ cup of syrup at a time until desired sweetness is reached.
- The amount of sugar syrup will depend on personal preference and the sweetness of your raspberries.
- Pour the finished liqueur into clean, dry bottles and cork them tightly.
- Store in a cool, dark place. Consume within one year for optimal flavor and color.
- (Optional) For an elegant touch, wax the tops of the bottles. Melt ¼ cup of paraffin wax in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set in simmering water. Add a few pieces of colored crayon for custom coloring. Dip the corked bottles into the warm wax, allowing it to cool slightly between dips, until the cork is fully sealed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
632g
Fat
0g
Carbs
57g
