Fragolo — Fragola — Fragoli Liqueur (Strawberry Liqueur)

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Make your own Fragolo -- Fragola -- Fragoli Liqueur at home!

Fragolo — Fragola — Fragoli Liqueur (Strawberry Liqueur)

by The Chefin Drink

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 week (including time to let the flavors meld together)

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Approximately 4 cups (32 oz)

Calories

Approximately 90 calories per 2 oz serving

Sugar

Approximately 6g per 2 oz serving

Fat

Fragolo -- Fragola -- Fragoli Liqueur is a sweet and fruity liqueur that originated in Italy. Made with fresh strawberries and sugar syrup, this liqueur is perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening, or as an after-dinner digestif. While the origins of the name aren't entirely clear, Fragolo -- Fragola -- Fragoli is the Italian word for strawberry, and this drink certainly delivers on its fruity promise. This recipe is easy to make at home and you can adjust the sweetness and alcohol content to suit your tastes.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the strawberries and remove the stems.
2.	Crush the vanilla bean using a mortar and pestle or by gently tapping it with the back of a knife.
3.	In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
4.	Add the crushed vanilla bean and the strawberries to the sugar syrup and lower the heat to a simmer.
5.	Allow the mixture to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
6.	Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
7.	Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the grain alcohol or vodka.
8.	Transfer the liqueur to a clean jar or bottle and store in a cool, dark place for at least one week to allow the flavors to meld together before drinking.

PROS

Fragolo — Fragola — Fragoli Liqueur has a deliciously bright and sweet strawberry flavor that is perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening.

This recipe is easy to make at home and requires only a few basic ingredients.

CONS

Since this recipe uses grain alcohol or vodka, the resulting liqueur is relatively high in alcohol content.

This drink should be enjoyed responsibly and in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Fragolo — Fragola — Fragoli Liqueur is not particularly healthy, strawberries are known to be a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
They may also help reduce inflammation in the body and potentially lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.

	3/4 lb very ripe strawberry ( wild if possible )
	1 vanilla bean , crushed
	1 3/4 cups sugar
	1/2 cup water
	1 1/3 cups grain alcohol or 1 1/3 cups vodka