Raspberry Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh raspberry
3 cups good quality vodka (80 proof)
1 1/4 cups fine sugar

Preparation

Rinse the berries & cut into small pieces or mash with a fork. Place in a container, add vodka.
Cap and store in a cool, dark place, stir once a week for 2 - 4 weeks.
Strain & transfer the unsweetened liqueur to an ageing container (glass bottle or container with tight cap).
Add the sugar, recap & let mellow for at least 3 months.
Pour to a new bottle. Add more sugar if necessary.