Here is a delightfully easy recipe that will produce a flavorful homemade liqueur that smells as good as it tastes. If you are interested in making a hassle-free bottle of special spirits, apples are a wonderful way to start. Start with these ingredients:
- 4 apples, sweet ones, not sour
- 2 cups brandy
- 2 cups vodka
- Clean and sterilized one-quart Mason jar
First, clean, core, and slice your apples. Place the slices in a Mason canning jar. Pour in the alcohol to cover, using equal parts brandy and vodka. Put the jar in a cool dark place in your pantry. Allow the infusion process to happen for a month or until it is to your taste. The combination of sweet apples and brandy yield a luscious fruit-forward flavor, with no need for sugar. After infusing, strain the apple slices out using a strainer to filter the liqueur. Pour the spirits into a pretty and sealable bottle and enjoy at your next pagan party. (The apple slices can be eaten—but bear in mind that though it may not taste like it, there will probably be a significant amount of liquor in the strained-out fruit!)
Bonus tip: apples can really be used with any spirit, so let your imagination run wild!