Peach or nectarine liqueur

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 3 pieces of stones (peach and/or nectarine stones)
• 1 ½ parts cane sugar (raw cane sugar) or
• Sugar, refined
• e.g. schnapps (double grain, clear schnapps or vodka, over 30% vol.)

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

Liqueur made from stone fruit, which must mature for 3 – 4 months

Place the stones (they may still have fruit residue) into a large container with a wide opening (e.g., a large preserving jar). Add the sugar and pour the alcohol over the mixture. Screw the lid on tightly, turn it upside down and back again a few times so that the sugar begins to dissolve and trickles into all the spaces. Let it stand for 3-4 months in a dark, cool place. Then strain (best done with a measuring jug) and bottle. Served well chilled, it tastes of exotic fruits and is a hit with guests as an aperitif, digestif, or mixed with sparkling wine or Prosecco. In the summer, I’ll also try it with cherry stones…