fragole cello

Directions

1. 1

   Fragole Cello (Strawberry Liqueur) 2 cups strawberries 1 1/2 cups grain alcohol or vodka 2 cups water 1 3/4 to 2 cups granulated sugar Wash

2. 2

   If you use large strawberries, cut them in half or quarters

3. 3

   Place them into a clean glass jar, add grain alcohol or vodka, and let stand 24 hours, shaking it periodically

4. 4

   The strawberries will begin to pale as the alcohol leaches the color (and taste and fragrance) out of the strawberries

5. 5

   After 24 hours or so, Use a fine strainer to strain the strawberries and seeds from the alcohol into a 2-quart glass container

6. 6

   Discard the remains of the strawberries

7. 7

   Combine two cups of water and up to two cups of sugar in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a rolling boil

8. 8

   Allow to cool and add to the alcohol