Raspberry Cordial recipe

1 gallon fresh raspberries, cleaned
1 fifth 80 proof vodka
1 (16 ounce) box superfine granulated sugar
1 (1 gallon) glass jar with screw-on lid
Cheesecloth

Place raspberries in jar. Pour in the sugar, then pour in the vodka. Place lid tightly on jar and turn gently to dissolve sugar. Store in darkened place for 3 months.

First month: Place jar upside down.

Second month: Place jar on its side.

Third month: Place jar right side up. Strain cordial through four thicknesses of cheesecloth and then bottle.