Blueberry Brandy Mash Food

BLUEBERRY LIQUOR

Steps:

• Mash thawed blueberries with a fork in a bowl, then place into a 1-quart canning jar. Add the lemon zest, cloves, and vodka.
• Seal the jar tightly with its lid and place in a cool, dark place. Allow the vodka to stand for 3 months, shaking the jar gently every few days.
• After 3 months, strain out the blueberries, and filter the vodka through cheesecloth into another 1-quart jar. Pour in the simple syrup, seal the jar tightly with its lid, and shake until the syrup has dissolved.
• Again place into a cool, dark place, and age for at least a month. When ready to bottle, filter again through cheesecloth, then pour into a decorative bottle of your choice.

BLUEBERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

• In a glazed ceramic or glass container, mash the berries.
• Add vodka, water, cloves and coriander.
• Cover container and let stand at room temperature for 10 days.
• Strain mixture through a fine sieve into another glass or ceramic container.
• Discard residue.
• Add sugar to strained liquid and stir until it dissolves.
• Let mixture stand at room temperature for about 24 hours.
• Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth; pour into sterilized bottle (s) and cap.