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OMG-Good Homemade Raspberry Liqueur

Who knew you could make an OMG-good homemade raspberry liqueur with just 3 simple ingredients? This yummy drink recipe is so irresistibly good that it has very quickly become my go to liqueur for making cocktails whenever I’m planning a get together with family and friends.

How to Make Homemade Raspberry Liqueur

This is exactly how easy it is to make this homemade raspberry liqueur from scratch:

  • Add the ingredients to a jar. Add the fresh raspberries, vodka, and one cup of sugar to a large jar.
  • Seal. Put the lid on the jar to seal it.
  • Shake. Shake the mixture vigorously several times for the first day until all of the sugar has dissolved.
  • Store. Store the liqueur in a cool, dark place for a minimum of one month; make sure to give it a shake every once in a while.
  • Strain. Strain the liqueur through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer.
  • Pour. Pour the liqueur into a bottle.
  • Store. Store the liqueur until ready to serve.

Raspberry Liquer

Raspberry Liquer

What to Make with Raspberry Liqueur

Wondering what you can use your raspberry liqueur for? Here are just a few of my top suggestions for cocktails that you can make:

  • Make raspberry mojitos, raspberry margaritas, or raspberry bellini.
  • Combine with sparkling wine to make a raspberry champagne cocktail.
  • Serve over ice with gin and a splash of lemon juice.

Raspberry Liquer

How Many Calories are in Raspberry Liqueur? (per serving)

Here is the approximate nutritional breakdown for one serving of this homemade raspberry liqueur recipe:

  • 355 calories
  • 2 grams dietary fat
  • 4 grams protein
  • 98 grams carbs
  • 68 grams sugar
  • 28 grams dietary fiber

As you can see, this liqueur is admittedly quite a calorie and carb heavy option. However, it goes without saying that as with any type of alcoholic beverage, it’s definitely best to enjoy this drink mix in moderation.

Raspberry Liquer

Raspberry Liquer

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Raspberry Liquer

OMG-Good Homemade Raspberry Liquer

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh raspberries 
  • 3 ½ cups vodka 
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Add raspberries, sugar and vodka in a large jar. 
  2. Put the lid on the jar.
  3. Shake several times the first day until all of the sugar has dissolved. 
  4. Store in a cool dark place for minimum one month, giving it a shake every once in a while. 
  5. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer.
  6. Pour the liqueur into a bottle. 
  7. Store in a cool, dark place.

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