Making homemade liqueurs like this Homemade Blueberry Liqueur is a simple & easy process. The final result is a smooth, mellow flavor that’s delicious & far less expensive than the store version. Plus it makes a fabulous gift!
Homemade Blueberry Liqueur
Have you ever made your own homemade liqueurs? My hubs remembers his mom used to make her own when he was growing up. So a few years back we gave it a try ourselves. It’s a simple process using just berries & vodka & then homemade simple syrup syrup to finish it off. These flavored liqueurs can cost a pretty penny in the store. But the best part about this homemade recipe is that it actually turns out better when you use the least expensive vodka available. Save your top quality vodka for another drink when it really counts. For this I pick up the cheap stuff in the plastic bottle. I use the same stuff I use to make my homemade vanilla extract. It’s a huge bottle & so I can really get a whole lot of recipes out of it- which is great. It’s a fraction of what I would pay for one specialty flavor. All it takes is a little patience. But you’re in luck- it’s only a couple weeks unlike my homemade brandy recipe which takes several months.
It’s as simple as blend, store & shake. Then add your homemade simple syrup & it’s ready to go. I’m telling you- this makes the best gifts. People just can’t believe that you can actually make this yourself & it’s so GOOD! Definitely a special treat & inspires so many creative cocktails.
Homemade Blueberry Liqueur
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups vodka
- 1/2 cup blueberries frozen or fresh
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine vodka & blueberries in the blender & puree on high until no large pieces remain
- Transfer to a large, sterile mason jar & place lid on tightly
- Store in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks - give the jar a shake once a day
- After it has sat for 2 weeks, strain through a coffee filter into a pitcher - discard fruit
- In a small saucepan, combine water & sugar & bring to a boil over high heat
- Cook & stir until sugar is dissolved - remove from heat & cool completely
- Transfer cooled simple syrup to your strained blueberry vodka
- Stir, cover & refrigerate a couple days to ensure a smoother & more mellow flavor
- Transfer to jars & store in a cool dark place until ready to use
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
It’s just so easy to make your own liqueurs at home- give it a try!!
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Tamar says
Oh wow, that sounds amazing!
Teresa says
I’ve never made any liqueur, but I printed your recipe and I’m definitely trying this!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
I’m gonna have to get my cocktail game on with this – what a beautiful liqueur! I’ve made my own only once, at the holidays and most of it given away as gifts, but it is so easy! I’m loving this blueberry version – so fresh and bright for the warm weather coming our way 🙂
Emily says
This sounds incredible! And I had no idea it was so easy to make yourself; I am definitely giving this a try for summer cocktails and grill outs. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week 🙂
Jess says
Wow…this sounds yummy!! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Robin says
I didn’t realize that liqueurs were so easy to make! Thank you for sharing it on the Creative Muster. We loved it so much that we’re pinning it to our Creative Muster Favorites board. I hope that’ll we’ll be seeing more of your great ideas.
Karen says
Thanks for sharing on Let’s Get Real Friday Party. This sounds delicious because I love blueberries.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks & sounds yummy! I can image using it for candy making too. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Jeanne Grunert says
Ahh, wonderful tips for liqueur lovers! Liqueur is so expensive. This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it on the #HomeMattersParty