Homemade liqueur makes a beautiful host or hostess gift and a lovely aperitif or after-dinner drink for your own guests. The fig and cinnamon flavors in this version are perfect for Thanksgiving. Also, indulge in this Homemade Fig Cinnamon Liqueur for your upcoming Christmas or New Year’s Eve/Day celebrations.
Serve this sweet fall-flavored drink with an appetizer cheese platter or as a shot with coffee after dinner.
The recipe takes 10 minutes to throw together. However, beware that the mixture has to stand for 8 days. You need to shake the mixture occasionally to help dissolve the rock sugar.
Tips for Making Homemade Liqueur
Making homemade liqueur is easier than you think, and with a few simple tricks, you’ll be sipping like a pro.
First, always start with a clean glass jar, because no one wants dusty flavors sneaking in.
Next, choose high-quality alcohol, since cheap stuff makes a cheap sip. Then, add fresh fruits, herbs, or spices, like in this Homemade Fig Cinnamon Liqueur.
Remember that patience is your secret ingredient—let it infuse for at least a week.
After that, taste and tweak, because your liqueur should match your style.
Finally, strain it well, bottle it pretty, and label it so you don’t forget what magical mix is inside. With these easy tips, your homemade liqueur will taste fancy, feel personal, and impress every guest.
Homemade Fig Cinnamon Liqueur
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh figs
- 3/4 cup brown rock sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1+1/2 cups vodka
Instructions
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Gently rinse the figs and pat them dry. Cut each into eight sections.
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Place the figs in a large clean jar.
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Add the rock sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon stick and fill with the vodka.
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Close the jar tightly and stow it for 8 days in a cool place.
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Shake the bottle daily until the rock candy has dissolved.
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Strain the liquid into a small (1 cup capacity) sterilized bottle.
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Close the bottle and store it in a cool, dark place.
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