Friday

Raspberry Cordial

Tis the season for wonderful fresh berries. My mom used to make this every summer and then it was a special treat for Christmas. Adults had it after dinner and kids were allowed a little poured over vanilla ice cream!

Ingredients:
2 c sugar
2 pints ripe raspberries (I used a half flat of half dry pints)
1 qt vodka (4c or 32oz) note: a 1.75l bottle makes two batches of cordial

Directions:
Place sugar in 3 qt glass jar with lid. Add berries and vodka, stir and cover. Place in dark cool place. Each week for 2 months open jar and stir. Strain cordial through a cheese cloth into decanter. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.