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Raspberry Cordial

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Nothing says summertime like fresh fruit...like fresh raspberries....like fresh raspberry flavored booze!  Like Whoa!   I believe it qualifies as a serving of fruit as well...bonus point, sold!...cha-ching! (And yes, I've been sampling...what kinda cook doesn't taste her own wares?) This takes about 2 minutes to throw together but needs to sit for about 4 weeks and can go as long as 8 weeks to achieve maximum raspberry booziness!  So if you get going right now, you could be sipping on this cordial by Labor Day...or is it Memorial Day?  Whas the one in Septmbr? Thas the one  I'mmm talkin' bout....   pee.eth: Thank you Jamie B. for this recipe...it's wunnerful.  I love you man,,,, Ingredients - Makes 3 quarts  - I let mine set for 4 weeks and it was yummy! 2 cups sugar 2 pint raspberries 1 quart vodka Directions Place sugar in a 3 quart Mason type jar.  Add the Vodka. Stir untik...

Homemade Lemoncello!

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When life gives you lemons...soak 'em in booze!  I love the idea of homemade booze...who knew?  When I think about all the stuff you could soak in Vodka it makes me all woozy!   Vodka is a neutral spirit, it goes with everything! This is stuper easy (a little boozy  humor).  Steep lemon peels in your favorite vodka for about 5-7 days...add some simple syrup and you are locked and loaded (more boozy  humor)...crack myself up!  Oh yeah, fun photo shoot friends, very fun photo shoot...hicuup. Ingredients 1 fifth Vodka 2 pounds lemons (about 10) 2 cups sugar 2 cups water Sterilized container with tight fitting lid (like a large jar) Peel yellow skin off of lemons being careful not to get the white pith (it will make your Lemoncello bitter and kinda pith ya off). Mix Lemon peelings and vodka in large jar with tight fitting lid. Store for 5-7 days in a cool dark place.  Give it a shake a day if you can... Combine sugar and water in s...