Peach Melba Liqueur

Liqueurs are an especially welcome hostess gift, particularly when they are hand-crafted and different from any liqueur you can buy. This peach melba liqueur takes about 3 weeks to make. We suggest starting the recipe now so the liqueur will be ready for that New Year’s Eve soiree.
Liqueurs are an especially welcome hostess gift, particularly when they are hand-crafted and different from any liqueur you can buy. This peach melba liqueur takes about 3 weeks to make. We suggest starting the recipe now so the liqueur will be ready for that New Year’s Eve soiree.

Peach Melba Liqueur

Yields 8 cups

Ingredients:

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• 2 cups fresh raspberries

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• 2 cups peach slices (from a jar, not a can)*

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• 3 tablespoons orange zest

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• Juice of 2 oranges

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• 4 cups vodka

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• 3 cups simple syrup

Directions:

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1. In a large mason jar, combine raspberries, peaches, orange zest, orange juice, and vodka. Seal and set in a dark place for 2 weeks, stirring after 1 week.

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2. Stir in the simple syrup, seal, and set in a dark place for 1 to 2 more weeks.

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3. Line a sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour liqueur through the sieve into a large pitcher. Discard the solids.

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4. Transfer the liqueur to a large mason jar or a variety of smaller mason jars.

*Use fresh peaches if you make this liqueur in the summer.

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