Sweet Strawberry Cordial
based on 1655 (?) recipe of “A cordial water of Sir Walter Raleigh”
2 lbs. frozen strawberries
6 cups 80-proof brandy
simple syrup: 2 c. white granulated sugar to 1 c. water
The frozen strawberries were put in a glass jar and covered with brandy, then left for 4-1/2 weeks but stirred each day. The solid material was strained out and squeezed through cheesecloth and the liquid then poured through unbleached coffee filters. A simple sugar syrup was then added to the proportions of 1 cup of syrup to 2 cups of liquor. Very sweet but very drinkable.
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