Gingerberry Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. strawberries, stemmed
1 pt. raspberries
2 Tbsp. candied ginger
4 c. vodka
1/2 c. white wine
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Combine berries, candied ginger, vodka and wine in a large jar with a screw-top lid.
Place in a cool, dark place for 1 month to steep.
Crush berries with a wooden spoon; steep for another 4 days.
Strain the liquid, pressing as much juice from the berries as possible.
Filter liquid through a coffee filter.
Boil sugar and water together until sugar is dissolved.
Cool.
Gradually stir into the liqueur, tasting for desired sweetness.
Pour into a clean, decorative bottle and age 3 weeks before using.