Chokecherry Liqueur (Berries)

Step 1: Wash chokecherries, add berries to sterilised quart canning jar to within 1 inch from the top

Step 2: Add sugar, fill with vodka. Be sure you have the jar lid on tightly; shake gently to mix sugar

Step 3: Jar best kept in a darkened cupboard. Turn every day for 8 weeks - one day right side up the next day upside down

Step 4: After 8 weeks, strain through cheesecloth lined stainer or stain in fine strainer and put through coffee filters. Bottle. I search out the yard sales and thrift shops for pretty bottles. Pretty bottles or decanters tied with a ribbon make great gifts.

Step 5: Want a holiday cocktail - bring out your cocktail glasses add a splash of champagne or sparking wine over the liqueur. A sparking holiday cocktail!