Homemade Cassis
By PutoPinoy on Tuesday, August 02, 2011 At
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Ingredients:
>10 oz or 2 cups fresh black currants, stems removed
>a cup of white sugar
>2 cups of cognac or brandy
Procedure:
1. Using a potato masher, mash currants in a medium saucepan. Add sugar and a cup of water; bring to a simmer over medium-heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and fruit has released all juices, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove pan from heat; stir in cognac or brandy. Transfer to a glass jar. Seal tightly. Refrigerate for a week.
3. Strain mixture to a sieve into a medium bowl. Pour again through sieve lined w/ cheesecloth into a clean jar
4. Refrigerate again for a week to develop flavors.
>10 oz or 2 cups fresh black currants, stems removed
>a cup of white sugar
>2 cups of cognac or brandy
Procedure:
1. Using a potato masher, mash currants in a medium saucepan. Add sugar and a cup of water; bring to a simmer over medium-heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and fruit has released all juices, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove pan from heat; stir in cognac or brandy. Transfer to a glass jar. Seal tightly. Refrigerate for a week.
3. Strain mixture to a sieve into a medium bowl. Pour again through sieve lined w/ cheesecloth into a clean jar
4. Refrigerate again for a week to develop flavors.
Labels: Drinks
