Hey Guys and Gals! A tart, spiced pomegranate liqueur made by infusing crushed pomegranate, lemon peel and cinnamon in vodka, then sweetening with simple syrup.
Ingredients
Step 1
1 cup of pomegranate seeds
Peel of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups vodka
Step 2
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup water
Directions
1. Press the pomegranate seeds against a fine mesh strainer over a bowl to crush them and release the juice. Keep both seeds and juice.
2. Peel the lemon carefully, avoiding the white pith.
3. Sterilize a large jar and add the pomegranate, lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Pour in the vodka, wipe the rim clean and seal.
4. Store in a cool, dark place for three weeks, swirling the jar daily.
5. Strain through several moistened layers of cheesecloth, wringing the cloth, and return the liquid to the jar.
6. Gently heat the sugar and water on medium-low until the sugar dissolves, without letting it caramelize. Let it cool.
7. Add the syrup to the jar. Age at least another three weeks, ideally 4 to 5, agitating every few days.