How to Make Blueberry Liqueur

Blueberry liqueur has a pungent aroma and is loaded with a flavor similar to blueberry jam. It's a simple matter to make your own blueberry liqueur, but it requires a bit of patience because it takes time for the flavors to blend. Be assured, it will be well worth the wait.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 ¼ cups fresh blueberries
• 2/3 cup brandy
• ½ cup vodka
• 1 ¼ cup sugar
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest
• 1 (2-quart) jar with tightly fitting lid
• 1 cup thawed frozen blueberries, drained
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup blackberry brandy
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk

Fresh Blueberry Liqueur

1. Put the fresh blueberries in a sterilized 2-qt. jar and stir in the sugar. Crush the berries to a pulp with a wooden spoon and allow the jar to sit for 1 hour.

2. Add the brandy and vodka. Put the lid tightly on the jar and shake the mixture vigorously.

3. Add the light corn syrup, lemon juice and lemon zest.

4. Cover the jar and put it in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks.

5. Strain the blueberry liqueur through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solid matter.

6. Put the strained liqueur in a clean container and leave it for one week. Strain it through a damp cheesecloth into the final container, squeezing out as much as possible.

7. Allow the blueberry liqueur to age for an additional month before serving.

Easy Blueberry and Cream Liqueur

1. Place the blueberries in a blender container and puree them.

2. Blend in the vanilla, vodka and blackberry brandy.

3. Add the sweetened condensed milk, half and half and evaporated milk and mix thoroughly.

4. Serve the Easy Blueberry and Cream Liqueur immediately in small glasses, or over ice cream or frozen yogurt.