Blueberry Liqueur

Rinse berries with cold water and lightly crush. Add vodka, lemon peel, and clove. Pour in a dark-colored bottle and store for 3-4 months.

Strain through dampened cheesecloth squeezing out as much juice as possible. Add sugar syrup to taste and store another 4 weeks in a wide mouth quart jar.

Liqueur will tend to be on the watery side. Try adding glycerine if a thicker consistency is desired. Good for baking.

NOTE: Blueberries can be bought in season (May to September). Avoid stained baskets and do not rinse until ready to use. If freezing, do so before rinsing.