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Do It Yourself liqueurs and alcohols

Fermented Hard Cider (From Scratch)

June 28, 2026June 17, 2026 Frank

This creates a crisp, naturally carbonated alcoholic beverage with an ABV of roughly 5-7%. 1 gallon of 100% apple juice/cider (unpasteurized, with no preservatives like potassium sorbate) 1 cup brown sugar (for a higher alcohol content) 1 packet Champagne yeast Read More …

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Jalapeño Syrup

May 22, 2026 Frank

Makes about 1-1/3 cups 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 large jalapeño, sliced 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1 cup water, jalapeño, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; Read More …

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Fig Syrup

May 22, 2026 Frank

Fig Syrup Makes 1/3 cup 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped fresh or preserved figs 1/4 cup water In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, figs, and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high Read More …

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Cherry Liqueur

November 28, 2025 Frank

Cherries – 1.5 kg; Sugar – 300-500 g; Vodka – 2 l. Sort and wash the cherries. You can dry the berries first. Place the cherries in a large glass container. Sprinkle with sugar. Let sit for 2-3 hours. Pour Read More …

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Homemade Wine

December 9, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

makes 1 Gallon 1 ts Dry yeast 1 Glass gallon jug Water 4 c Sugar 1 Balloon 2 12 oz cans Frozen Grape Juice Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Mix all other ingredients together in the gallon Read More …

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Hot Golden Cider

December 9, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Simmer apple cider and apricot nectar with brown sugar and spices for a delicious golden glow. 6 cups apple cider 2 (12.1/2-ounce) cans apricot nectar 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth Scissors String 6-inch-long cinnamon sticks 1/2 teaspoon whole Read More …

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Banana Liqueur

December 9, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Banana Liqueur smells wonderful when you’re making it, but the consistency will remind you of pureed baby food. Don’t let that put you off. This just may become one of your favorite cordials. 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup water Read More …

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Cinnamon Bam

December 9, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

This liqueur is a high-proof rendition of cinnamon schnapps. It’s dubbed “Cinnamon Bam” because it has a real kick. 4 bags Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea 2 cups water 1/2 pound red hots (little red cinnamon-flavored candies) 1 dried cayenne Read More …

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Irish Cream Liqueur

December 9, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

3 large eggs 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 10 ounces blended whiskey 1 pint half-and-half 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Blend first 3 ingredients for 3 minutes in a blender. Read More …

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Lemon Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

This lively, lemony liqueur may be a good choice for your first attempt at making cordials. 1 cup water 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups 100-proof vodka 5 to 10 drops Read More …

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Holiday Cranberry Wine

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

A unique wine to serve during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. 3 cups chopped cranberries 2 1/2 to 3 cups granulated sugar 1 (3-liter) bottle semi-dry white wine or personal preference Prepare cranberries in food processor. Combine all ingredients together Read More …

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Plum Cordial

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

3 pounds (7 cups) fresh purple plums, halved and pitted 4 cups sugar 1 quart (4 cups) gin In screw top jar, mix all ingredients. Cover tightly. Invert jar; let stand 24 hours. Turn jar upright. Let stand 24 hours. Read More …

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Kahlúa

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup water (yes that’s right) 1/4 cup instant coffee (not freeze dried) 1 fifth brandy 1/2 vanilla bean Boil 2 cups water and sugar for 5 minutes. Add coffee and 1/2 cup water. Read More …

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Crabapple Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 (4-quart) mason jar with tight-fitting lid 4 quarts crabapples, washed, cored and quartered 4 cups sugar 3 cups vodka Fill mason jar with prepared crabapples. Add the 4 cups of sugar and three cups of vodka. Store the jar Read More …

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Ginger Wine

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Yield: 4.5 litres 4.5 litres water 1.4 kg sugar 1 lemon; zest and juice 40 g ginger root; peeled and bruised 1 teaspoon fresh yeast 110 g raisins 75 ml brandy Add the water, sugar, lemon zest and bruised ginger Read More …

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Jacquin’s Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 16-oz. bottle light corn syrup 2 cups 80-proof vodka 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart pan over medium heat. Heat until sugar dissolves, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes). Read More …

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Hazelnut Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1/2 lb hazelnuts; finely chopped 1-1/2 cup vodka 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract n a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, Read More …

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Berry Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

10 ounces raspberries, or any other berry 1-1/2 cups vodka, or 1 cup vodka and 1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup sugar syrup * * Sugar syrup. 1 cup sugar boiled with 1/2 cup water till sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Be Read More …

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Chocolate Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 teaspoon pure chocolate extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cup vodka 1/2 cup sugar syrup 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint (optional) or 1 drop of; peppermint extract Mix all ingredients and let mature 2 weeks. The chocolate tends to settle Read More …

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Creme De Menthe

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 1/3 cup vodka 1-1/2 cup sugar syrup 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 teaspoon vanilla Few drops green food coloring BASIC SUGAR SYRUP: 1 lemon 3 cup granulated sugar 2 cup water Combine vodka, sugar syrup, peppermint extract and vanilla Read More …

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Chocolate Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 5 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups vodka 1 vanilla bean, split Mix sugar, water, and cocoa in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to Read More …

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Silver Horn

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 cup apple CIDER (fresh and unfiltered if possible) 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup rum (do not use dark rum!) 1/2 cup Appel, Applejack, or any other apple liqueur 1/3 cup FRESH orange juice and pulp (about 1 orange) 1/3 Read More …

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Plum Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 plums 2 cup sugar 2 cup vodka 1/2 cup brandy Wash plums and pat dry. Cut plums in half or smaller; pit. Place plums in aging container. Pour sugar over plums, stir. Add vodka and brandy stirring to partly Read More …

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Banana Coconut Rum Cream Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 med ripe bananas; mashed 2 teaspoon coconut extract 1-1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup vodka 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup cream of coconut Mash bananas and blend in blender with coconut extract, rum, and Read More …

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Banana Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 med ripe bananas 1 vodka 1 cup sugar syrup 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Peel and mash the banana; put it in a large jar. Add the vodka, making sure that the banana is completely covered. Tightly close the jar Read More …

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Di Saronno Amaretto

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups 80-proof vodka 2 tablespoons almond extract 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine water and sugars in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until boiling, and all sugar is dissolved. Read More …

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Grand Orange Cognac Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1/3 cup orange zest* 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cup cognac or French brandy 1/2 teaspoon glycerin Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash and mix together with the back of a wooden spoon or a pestle. Continue Read More …

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Currant or Raisin Liqueur (Cassis)

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Double the sugar syrup for creme de cassis. You can divide this recipe And make half cassis and half creme de cassis. Creme de cassis is commercially made with brandy, but it is also delicious made with vodka. 1 cup Read More …

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Rum Cream Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 sweetened condensed milk 1 cup dark rum 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup chocolate syrup 4 teaspoon instant coffee powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract Combine all ingredients in blender or food Read More …

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Homemade Kahlua

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Serving Size : 10 4 cups water 4 cups sugar 2 ounces instant coffee granules 1 vanilla bean, split 1 fifth vodka Simmer water, sugar and coffee granules in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves. remove from heat and allow Read More …

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Liqueur de Framboise

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Yield: over 1 quart 1 lb Fresh raspberries 1 lb Sugar 2 c Water 2 c Pure grain alcohol 2 c Water This recipe works with most cane berries, such as blackberries, loganberries, etc. Ready in 3 months. Rinse and Read More …

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Almond Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

3 cup sugar 2-1/4 cup water 3 lemons; the rind, finely grated 1 quart vodka 3 tablespoon almond extract 2 tablespoon vanilla extract Combine first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 Read More …

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Cherry Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Yield: about 1 quart 1-1/2 pounds red cherries, with pits, no stems 1-1/2 cups sugar, (up to 2 cups), sweeten to taste 2-1/2 cups vodka 1 cup brandy Mix vodka, brandy and sugar in a large glass measure or medium Read More …

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Raisin Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 lb raisins 3 cups 80 proof vodka 1 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 whole cloves 2 cups white sugar Chop raisins into large pieces. Put in mixing jar with cloves and cinnamon, and cover with vodka and Read More …

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Pomegranate Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 cup granulated sugar vodka 2 cup freshly squeezed pomegranate juice Into an empty 1/2 gallon bottle (using a funnel if you like), pour sugar and pomegranate juice. Pour in enough vodka to fill the bottle. Store in a cool, Read More …

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Eagle Brand Irish Cream Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 can eagle Brand Sweetened condensed Milk 1 – 1-1/2 cups Irish Whiskey or rye 1 cup table cream 3 eggs* 1 tablespoon Milk Mates Chocolate Syrup 1/4 teaspoon Coconut extract (optional) Mix all ingredients together in a blender until Read More …

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Raspberry Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 lb. fresh raspberries 1 lb. granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 cups pure grain alcohol mixed with 2 cups water** Rinse and check raspberries, discarding any overripe or moldy berries. Place raspberries into a large bowl and crush them Read More …

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Strawberry Wine

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

4 – 4-1/2 lbs. Strawberries 1 Gallon Water 2 lbs. Sugar 1 teaspoon Acid Blend (Do Acid Test) 1/8 teaspoon Tannin 1/2 teaspoon Peptic Enzyme 1 teaspoon Yeast Nutrient 1 Campden Tablet 1 pack Cote’s de Blanc Yeast Wash and Read More …

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Berry Schnapps

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 cup fresh berries (can use frozen) 1 each lemon (scrape peel from) 3 cup vodka 1 cup sugar syrup Make sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water over low heat. Stir frequently. Cool. Read More …

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Bailey’s Irish Cream

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 each 14 ounce tin evaporated milk 1 each 14 ounce tin condensed milk (sweet) 2 teaspoon glycerin (USP) 1 tablespoon (scant) instant coffee powder 1-1/2 Cups (12 oz) Whiskey 1 tablespoon water (?) 1 teaspoon vanilla Whisk together for Read More …

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Elderflower Wine

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

500 ml elderflowers 1 small piece root ginger; optional 2 lemons; sliced 1.2-1.4 kg sugar; per 4.5 litres juice 4.5 litres boiling water 25 g yeast Pick or shake the flowers off the stems. Put them in a basin with Read More …

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Creme De Menthe

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

8 cup water 8 cup sugar 3 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon green food coloring 1 tablespoon essence of peppermint, also known as peppermint spirits* 1 pint 190 proof clear alcohol (150 proof will do) *Available at pharmacies. Mix Read More …

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Drambuie Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, if possible 3 cup scotch (Real Drambuie is made; with Chivas, but Any palatable scotch will do 1 cup real honey Crush or chop rosemary, add to Scotch, let stand overnight (or two). Strain, add honey, Read More …

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Cinnamon Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Yield: 1 pint 1 Cinnamon stick 2 Cloves 1 teaspoon Ground coriander seed 1 cup Vodka 1/2 cup Brandy 1/2 cup Sugar syrup (see recipe) Steep all herbs in alcohol for 2 weeks. Strain and filter until clear and add Read More …

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Vanilla Coffee Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1-1/2 cup brown sugar; packed 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cup water 1/2 cup instant coffee powder 3 cup vodka 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine sugars and water. Boil for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in coffee. Cool. Add vodka and Read More …

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Almond Liqueur

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Yield: 1 pint 3 oz Unsalted almonds, chopped 1/8 teaspoon Almond extract 1-1/2 cup Vodka 1 ds Cinnamon 1/3 cup Sugar syrup (see recipe) Combine all ingredients and shake thoroughly. Let steep for two weeks. Filter and add more sugar Read More …

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Creme De Menthe

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2-1/2 cup sugar 2-1/4 cup water 4 teaspoon mint extract 1 teaspoon green food coloring 10 jiggers vodka (2 cup) Use 12 jiggers – large = 2 cups; 1 jigger = 1-1/2 ounce Mix sugar and water. Bring to boil. Read More …

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Galliano

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

2 cup distilled water 1 cup white corn syrup 1/2 cup sugar 2-3 drops yellow food coloring 1-1/2 cup grain alcohol (188 proof) 6 drops anise extract 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Boil water, corn syrup and sugar for 5 minutes. Read More …

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Benedictine

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

Benedictine is regarded as one of the world’s classic liqueurs. It’s recipe is supposed to be a closely guarded secret of the Benedictine Monks. The following recipe was unearthed from an ancient book of pharmaceutical formulae from England. Benedictine Essence Read More …

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Tia Maria

December 8, 2024January 24, 2025 Frank

1 cup water 3/4 – 1 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoon coffee powder Boil above 10 min. let cool 1 cup brandy rum 4 teaspoon vanilla extract Put in clean bottle(s) and leave for 1 week before using. Post Views: Read More …

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