Homemade Cassis

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 lb Black currant

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 liter Vodka

• Tools & Equipment

  • 1/2 gal Mason jar with lid

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Description

Ingredients

• 1.5-pound black currant, stems removed and washed
• 1-liter vodka
• 1/2 gallon mason jar with lid
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Directions

• Step One: Put all you freshly picked, washed and de-stemmed berries in a large glass bowl. Grab your masher and mash the crap out of your berries. This is also a good exercise for releasing anger. Step Two: Get a large glass jar and add the smashed berries. Push them into the bottom of the jar. Step Three: Grab your vodka and pour it into the jar with the mashed berries. Step Four: Stir the berries and pop a lid on the top. Once a week shake the jar and mix up the berries and vodka. Do this for 4 weeks. Step Five: After your berries have soaked for 4 weeks they liquid will be very dark in color. Strain your liquid into a large bowl. I disposed of my vodka soaked blackcurrants but you could keep them and serve over ice cream. Step Six: Clean out the jar and add the strained liquid. Add one cup of white sugar and let sit for 3 months. After three months you can either bottle it up and give it away or put it in a more decorative bottle that will fit in your liquor cabinet. After 3 months your liquid should be sweet and full of flavor. Enjoy!