How to Make Kiwi Liqueur and an Awesome Kiwitini!

The best Liqueurs are made with the best, fresh ingredients. Here is how to do it! And, make a fantastic mix drink while you are at it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 pound of fresh kiwi
• 3 cups of clear 60-80 proof liquor.
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1.5 cup water
• a stock Pot
• Large Sealing glass container
• salt
• Glass bottles with sealing lids or corks

1. Create a simple syrup: Add 1.5 cup of water to the pot. Bring water to a slow boil. Slowly add the 2 cups of sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. The Fruit: Seriously, use fresh kiwi. You can use frozen but, why (unless you have to)? If necessary, defrost fruit. Remove all of the peel. Put the fruit in the blender or food processor and blend away.
   
   * Here is the best way to remove all of the peel.
   http://www.ehow.com/how_2094609_remove-kiwi-skin-making-mess.html
3. The Mix: Throw the kiwi fruit in the pot. Simmer on low (really, really low) for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.
4. The Good Part: Now it's time to pick out the Liquor. What do you like? Most use vodka but, if you like rum, gin or even tequila, then go nuts. After all, you are the one drinking it. Just remember, clear liquor works the best and you get what you pay for so use good quality liquor. If you really want to hype it up, you can also add a couple shots of Bacardi 151 or Everclear at this point too.
5. Steeping: Put the fruit/sugar mixture into a clean sterile jar. Add the liquor. Store in a cool dark place for 2 to 3 weeks. Shake it up every day or so.
6. Clearing: Put the jar in the fridge for about a day so it gets good and cool. Then carefully pour the mixture into a bowl through a sieve or colander lined with cheesecloth. Stir in a teaspoon of salt (trust me).
7. Storing: Sterilize your bottles. Fill em up and put the caps on. Keep them refrigerated after opening for best results. They can keep in a cool dark place for about a year.
8. Kiwitini anyone?
   2 parts home-made kiwi liqueur
   1 part Gin or Vodka
   shaken not stirred
   garnish with a wedge of kiwi

Tips & Warnings

• Try this with your own home-made liquor. www.ehow.com/how_2091257_still-out-common-household-items.html
• Drink responsibly