Blueberry Brandy Mash Food

VODKA BLUEBERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

• In a 2-quart jar dissolve sugar in vodka. Pour in blueberries and cover the jar.
• Store in cool, dark place for 2 months (refrigerator is okay). Occasionally shake gently. Strain and serve in cordial glasses, or if you prefer, over ice.

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.

HOW TO MAKE BLUEBERRY BRANDY MOONSHINE

Steps:

• 1. Place the juice, whole blueberries, and cinnamon sticks into a large pot.
• 2. When the mixture comes to a simmer, throw in the brown sugar and can of blueberry pie filling. Allow the mixture to come back to a simmer and continue mixing for about 25 minutes.
• 3. After the blueberries are soft and tender and the sugar has dissolved, kill the heat and let the mixture rest for 2-3 hours or unit the mixture is room temperature.
• 4. After reaching room temperature, add the vanilla whipped vodka and Everclear. Mix the alcoholic drinks into the mixture until fully incorporated.
• 5. Transfer the mixture into jars or jugs and leave it in the refrigerator for at least five days.
• 6. Similar to other cocktails, you may want to experiment with the different types of alcohol and their ratios for a blueberry moonshine recipe. You can absolutely add bourbon or rum to the mixture to add a more oaky or sweet flavors.

BLUEBERRY - GRAND MARNIER JAM

Steps:

• Place blueberries in large pot.
• Add water and lemon juice.
• Mash slightly.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Add sugar and mix well.
• Place over high heat, being to full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in pectin and liqueur.
• Stir and skim for 5 minutes.

BLUEBERRY SMASH

Steps:

• Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, coarsely mash lemon and lime slices, blueberries, and mint leaves in a large pitcher. Stir in vodka, St-Germain, and 2 cups of ice cubes.
• Divide drink among coupe or highball glasses; top with more ice cubes. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig.

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.