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Umeshu, Japanese Plum Liqueur

Prep Time35 minutes
Minimum Resting Time180 days

Equipment

  • Glass jar with tight lid (3-4 liter capacity)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs green plums
  • 1 bag rock sugar (2.25 lbs)
  • 1.75 liter vodka or shochu

Instructions

  • Clean the jar by washing the jar and lid with soap or wipe the inside of jar and lid with rubbing alcohol. Dry the jar and lid, set it aside.
  • Wash plums by soaking them in large bowl of water for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, take them out of water and dry thoroughly.
  • When plums are completely dry, take a skewer and take off stem from each plum and set it aside.
  • In a glass jar, place layer of rock sugar at the bottom, then place layer of plums on top. Repeat the process until the jar is filled.
  • Pour the liquor into the glass jar and seal the lid tightly. Place jar in a cool dry place for at least 6 months. When the liqueur is ready, serve chilled on its own or on the rocks.