Likier Truskawkowy

It’s strawberry season and what better way to celebrate than by soaking those little red gems in vodka and making Polish strawberry cordial?  I thought you’d agree, so let’s make some.  I’ll update this post as this batch ages.  The recipe we tried, linked here:

This Polish Strawberry Cordial aka: Likier Truskawkowy

• 2 1/2 pounds strawberries, washed and hulled
• 1 quart good-quality vodka
• 2 cups sugar

1. Combine strawberries and vodka in a large, sterilized glass container. Seal and set in a dark, cool place for 1 week.
   

   Stage 1

2. After 1 week, pour through a sieve, reserving strawberries, and transfer strawberry-infused vodka into a clean, sterilized glass container and seal. Add sugar to strawberries, mix well and transfer to a separate clean, sterilized glass container and seal. Place both containers in a dark, cool place for 1 month.


Stage 2

3. After 1 month, thoroughly combine strawberry mixture with vodka, strain and pour into a clean, sterilized glass container. Seal and allow to age in a cool, dark place for several months.


Wondering why it takes several months...