Raspberry Cordial

• Total Time: 7 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 CUPS

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 1/2 cups brandy

Directions:

1. Combine raspberry, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and cook mixture over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove mixture from heat, and let cool.
4. Pour raspberry mixture into a 1-gallon jar.
5. Add brandy, and stir well.
6. Cover mixture tightly, and store in a dark place at room temperature at least 2 weeks.
7. Shake jar gently once daily.
8. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth into jars, discarding raspberries.
9. Cover tightly.
10. Store at room temperature.
11. Use in beverages, trifles, or sauces.

Reviews

[Chef #169918]

This is a must have recipe. It is a great gift idea. I did the same thing only using vodka, and I did it with cherries. OUT OF THIS WORLD. If i could rate this higher I would. try it you'll like it. JERSEYGIRL

[Chef #507338]

I love to sip this by its self, but my father loves it with sprite and ice, very refreshing. Easy to make too.