Grape liqueur

Cookinero 13 Mar 2025

You can surprise your guests at a festive table by offering them homemade grape liqueur - delicate, sunny, overseas. The sweet and sour taste and bright aroma of the drink will lift your spirits, and the natural composition will help you feel good the next day. Anyone can make grape liqueur at home. To do this, you need fresh dark grapes such as "Isabella", "Lydia", "Vostorg" and others, vodka or chacha, sugar and water. Grape varieties can be mixed together.

How to cook Grape liqueur

Step 1

Grape liqueur

Prepare the syrup. Mix sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook for 1 minute. Cool the syrup to room temperature. This will take about 40-50 minutes, depending on the room temperature.

Step 2

Grape liqueur

Make a berry liqueur. Place the crushed grapes in a 3-liter jar, pour in the cooled syrup. Close the lid tightly. Let it stand in a dark place for 1-2 days so that the berries give juice.

Step 3

Grape liqueur

Prepare the liqueur. Pour vodka into the jar with the berries, close the lid and leave to infuse at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. Shake the jar every 2-3 days.

Step 4

Grape liqueur

Finish making the grape liqueur. Strain the resulting drink through a fine sieve, then through a gauze filter. Pour the liqueur into clean bottles, close the lid tightly and let the infusion sit for another 7-10 days.

Grape liqueur - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute sugar with a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol or stevia for a low-carb version. However, the syrup texture might differ slightly.
When stored in a tightly sealed bottle in a cool, dark place, grape liqueur can last up to a year. Refrigeration is optional but may help preserve freshness.
Yes, frozen grapes work well—just thaw and crush them before use. Freezing can help break down the fruit for better juice extraction.
Enjoy it chilled as a dessert drink, over ice, or mixed into cocktails. It pairs well with cheese platters or dark chocolate desserts.
For an alcohol-free version, replace vodka with grape juice or a non-alcoholic spirit. The syrup and infusion steps remain the same.
The strained grape pulp can be repurposed in smoothies, jams, or baked goods for extra flavor—just avoid reusing with alcohol.
Gently heating the jar in a warm water bath (not boiling) for short intervals may help, but slow infusion yields the best flavor.
Yes! Decant the liqueur into elegant bottles, add a custom label, and pair with tasting notes for a thoughtful homemade gift.

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