Sliwkowka Czyli Nalewka ze Sliwek (Polish Purple Plum Liqueur)
Description
Purple plums and sugar are steeped in 190-proof rectified alcohol and vodka for more than 5 months to make this homemade Polish liqueur.
Ingredients
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2 pounds plums, pitted and sliced
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2 cups pure rectified alcohol (190 proof)
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2 tablespoons pure rectified alcohol (190 proof)
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2 cups vodka
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2 tablespoons vodka
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
Directions
1
Place plums in a glass carboy used for brewing. Pour in 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons rectified alcohol and 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons vodka. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 5 weeks.
2
Stir sugar into the carboy. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
3
Strain liqueur through a sieve lined with muslin cloth. Pour liqueur into bottles, seal, and store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months before using.