Peach Cordial

Unicorn (unicron@prodigy.net)
Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:00:47 -0400

Here in Georgia the peaches are ripe and plentiful, if not as cheap as
I
would like. I have been working tirelessly to perfect this recipe in
time
to send it out today. Few of you realize how much effort and labor goes
into making batch after batch of this stuff, testing and tasting,
tasting
and testing. Finally, after countless hours of sampling and resampling,
and
with the involvement of several friends and neighbors, this recipe has
finally gained my approval. You may want to double or even quadruple the

recipe and give bottles as gifts, or at least say that you're going to
give
them away. If you do give it away during the holidays, you had better
get a
batch or two going soon because it takes at least two months (three
months
is better) before it is ready.

Peach Cordial

3 lbs (1.5 kg) peaches, pitted and quartered
2+1/2 cups (625 ml) sugar
4 strips lemon peel, each about 2 inches (5 cm) long
1 stick cinnamon (approx. 4 inches, 10 cm)
4 whole cloves
4 cups (1 L) vodka

Place the ingredients in a gallon (4 L) jar, stirring to dissolve the
sugar. Put in a cool, dark place for at least two months. Strain through

cheesecloth before serving. Makes about 1+1/2 quarts (1.5 L).