VIDEO: Make currant liqueur yourself

Prepare currant liqueur quickly and easily

First, use the water and the sugar one syrup for the currant liqueur.

1. To do this, take the sugar and the water and cook this in a saucepan for approx. a quarter hour. You can vary the amount of sugar depending on your personal taste. If you prefer it less sweet, then 500 or 400 grams of sugar will be enough for the currant liqueur.
2. Then let the syrup cool down well.
3. When the syrup for the currant liqueur has cooled, add the currant juice and grain. Mix the whole thing well.
4. Now fill the currant liqueur into suitable containers, such as dark and sealable glass bottles.


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5. Let the liqueur soak for a few weeks. The time the currant liqueur should steep varies and depends on your personal taste, the longer you let it steep, the more intense the taste will be. You can theoretically drink the currant liqueur immediately after preparation, but it is advisable to let the liqueur steep for a few weeks. Store the liquor in a dark and cool place.

Currant liqueur is ideal for desserts such as vanilla ice cream or too cake. You can use the currant juice for the liqueur You can also easily win it yourself by either pureeing currants with a hand blender or by using a juicer, for example a steam juicer. The currant liqueur will keep for up to 8 months if you store it in a cool place, such as in the cellar.