Strawberry liqueurs can be purchased in the store, the undisputed leader is the German brand “Xu-Xu” (Xu-Xu), or you can prepare it yourself from fresh or frozen berries. The second option is more natural and cheaper, and both drinks taste almost the same. We will look at step-by-step technology on how to make strawberry liqueur at home using a simple recipe.

For strawberry liqueur, I advise you to choose a high-quality alcohol base. This can be vodka, ethyl alcohol diluted to 40-45 degrees, rum, cognac or gin. It is better to refuse poorly purified moonshine so as not to spoil the pleasant aroma.

Ingredients:

• vodka (alcohol, cognac) – 1 liter;
• strawberries – 1 kg;
• sugar – 1 kg;
• water – 0.5 liters.

Strawberry liqueur recipe

1. Sort the ripe strawberries, discarding rotten and moldy fruits, wash them well, and remove the stems. Cut the berries into two parts.

First defrost frozen strawberries, then cut them and add them to the infusion container along with the thawed liquid, otherwise the aroma will be weaker.

2. Place the berries in a jar or glass bottle, add vodka (other alcohol), and close the lid tightly. Alcohol should cover the layer of berries by at least 2-3 cm; if necessary, pour in more vodka than indicated in the recipe. During the infusion process, the alcohol level will decrease, this is normal.

3. Place the jar in a sunny place (on a windowsill) for 14-16 days. Shake once a day.

4. Strain some of the strawberry infusion through three layers of gauze. Squeeze the cake well.

5. Mix water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer for 3-5 minutes over low heat, skimming off the white foam. Then cool the syrup to room temperature.

6. Mix strawberry infusion and cold sugar syrup. Pour the resulting drink into bottles. The liqueur is almost ready, but it needs aging to improve the taste.

7. Transfer the container to a dark place at room temperature for 7 days. After aging you can taste it.

The shelf life of homemade strawberry liqueur away from direct sunlight is up to 2 years. Strength - 14-16%.

If sediment or turbidity appears, filter through cotton wool.

XuXu liqueur originates in Germany. In the 9th century, the Underberg Family began producing herbal tinctures, which were presented to the world at an exhibition in England.
Since 1939, production stopped due to problems with raw materials.
About 10 years later, the Underberg heirs resumed the production of tincture in small bottles, giving rise to the development of a new alcoholic drink. The recipe itself was originally taken from German bartenders who mixed strawberry puree with vodka.
Since 1997, we have known this liqueur under the global brand XuXu.

Modern liqueur Ksyu Ksyu is made from natural strawberries, lime juice and high-grade vodka. It has a bright red color and does not taste very sweet with a hint of slight sourness from lime.

Due to its composition, the liqueur, which contains about 70% juicy strawberries, has become very popular among the fairer sex.
It was even given the name "Drink of the Goddesses."

Liquor Xu Xu (XuХu)

If anyone doesn’t know, XuXu is a German liqueur made from fresh strawberries with vodka. Although, the name “liqueur” here is very arbitrary - the drink is not even sweet at all. But thick and very fragrant.
Honestly, I have respected “Ksyu Ksyu” since my youth - it’s very, very tasty. And from time to time I buy it for my beloved, exclusively.
But, apparently, over the years I have somehow become more tight-fisted, or perhaps my “toad” has grown up and is no longer strangling like a child, or excise taxes have become such that you can’t buy anything without a toad...

In general, I was returning from Tunisia, but in “duty free” and stocked up on all sorts of drinks while I was waiting for the flight. Well, I bought Ksyu Ksyu at the same time.
And while we were flying, my toad attacked me and started strangling me - and why was I, in my right mind and memory, given 22 euros for a liter of strawberries with vodka?!

It fit perfectly - the pulp goes away (although you literally have to wipe it with a spoon), but the strawberry seeds remain.
I had to fiddle with 1 liter for about 15 minutes. No rush.

The result is obvious! After filtration, even the color became more saturated.

And after a day in the refrigerator, Xu Xu was infused and did not even separate, as often happens with the original XuXu, which is supposed to be shaken before use.

This is such a delight - homemade Ksyu Ksyu. Even if you open a production facility, you can estimate the markup yourself, at the exchange rate of 22 euros per bottle.
But, lazy. And there will obviously be problems with the license.
So, make XuXu yourself, at home, as they say - you won’t regret it. Everything about everything - no more than an hour.
And the result is amazing, I’m not afraid of this word. I respect Ksyu Ksyu very much.
And it drinks “soon”, as it says on the bottle.

Bon appetit!

Using Xu Xu liqueur in cocktails

1. Ksyu Ksyu with sparkling champagne

The most popular type of Xu Xu cocktail in the world is a combination of liqueur with champagne or any other sparkling wine.

To make it you need:
- XuXu liqueur - 50 ml;
- 10 ml fresh lemon juice;
- 100 ml of champagne.

You need to put ice in the glass, pour liqueur, add lemon juice and champagne (sparkling wine) on top. Mix everything well. The composition can be supplemented with a piece of strawberry.

2. Banana Xu Xu

The basis for the cocktail should be:
- XuXu liqueur - 50 ml;
- banana juice - 150 ml.

You also need to put a couple of pieces of ice in the glass, add banana juice, and add liqueur on top. Decorate the cocktail with mint leaves and strawberries.

3. Milk Ksyu Ksyu

The ingredients of this cocktail are dairy products:
- XuXu liqueur - 80 ml;
- milk (fat content - 3.5%) - 70 ml;
- cream (33% fat) - 40 ml.

Ice is placed in a shaker and liqueur is poured with milk and cream. Everything is quickly mixed and served. Garnish the cocktail with carom and fresh strawberries.

4. Royal Xu Xu

Prepared exclusively from champagne and liqueur:
- XuXu liqueur - 40 ml;
- champagne - 60 ml.

Be sure to first put ice in the glass, topping it with champagne and liqueur. XuXu is always decorated with fresh strawberries.

with the Ksyu Ksyu recipe, the following drinks are also often watched:

The Ksyu Ksyu liqueur does not leave any lover of fruit and berry alcoholic drinks indifferent. The German manufacturing company guarantees the quality of its product, which, according to them, consists only of natural ingredients.

Brief information

Place of production: Munich, Germany.

Release date: 1997

Main components: strawberries.

What and how to drink it with: add to cocktails, mixing with soda, champagne and juices.

Strength: 15%.

Production Features

The German liqueur XuXu is produced by Georg Hemmeter GmbH according to a special recipe based on strawberry puree with the addition of a small amount of lime juice. It has a distinctive bright red color and a sour strawberry flavor. Despite the high concentration of berries in the drink, it is artificially colored by adding the food element E129.

INTERESTING TO KNOW: In each bottle of liqueur, 66% is the fruit part, and due to this, no sugar is added to the drink recipe, because it already turns out quite tasty.

Since this drink is not often found in stores, you can try making it yourself at home. To do this, use this simple recipe:

• Mix strawberries and vodka in a 2:1 ratio in a blender until smooth;
• add half a lime to the blender and blend again. The consistency should be as shown in the photo.

Homemade Xu-Xu is ready! It can be served as a dessert alcoholic drink, as well as seasoning fruits and complementing ice cream.

By the way, few people know that the German name “XuXu” is equivalent to the English “kiss kiss”. Perhaps it was precisely due to the successful name that the liqueur gained unprecedented popularity in less than 10 years and today about 5 million bottles of this delicious strawberry alcohol are sold annually in Europe.

INTERESTING TO KNOW: At the international alcohol competition “World-Spirits Award” in Austria, XuXu liqueur received the “Double Gold” gold award and 96 points out of 100.

How to drink liqueur correctly: cocktail recipes

If you prefer the classic method of drinking the drink undiluted, then it is recommended to pre-cool it to a temperature of 10°C. But the most common method is to drink strawberry Xu-Xu as part of cocktails, in particular with the addition of champagne. When mixing with sparkling wine, it is advisable to adhere to the following proportion: 2 parts champagne to 1 part liqueur.

Banana smoothie recipe. For it you will need to prepare banana and mint puree, add banana juice, cream and XuXu liqueur (to taste). The mass is thoroughly whipped again in a blender and poured into glasses. The drink is ready, you can drink it!

“Pineapple Xu-Xu” is prepared from equal parts of champagne and pineapple juice, which are diluted with liqueur and ice. The more liquor, the sweeter the cocktail.

The “Xu-Xu Margarita” drink contains the following components: Xu-Xu liqueur, tequila, lemon juice. To decorate, the edges of the cocktail glass are moistened with water and carefully dipped in sugar. You can also add strawberries.

“XuXu Mojito” is prepared at home according to the principle of the classic Mojito cocktail. To do this, shake the liqueur and tequila in a shaker, then pour it into a glass with ice and mint leaves and add soda.

It turns out a very tasty and easy-to-prepare drink if you mix sweet carbonated water and XuXu in equal parts. The glass is traditionally decorated with ripe strawberries. Using this principle, you can try making a mix of strawberry liqueur and tonic.

In the family of fruit-based sweet alcoholic drinks, Ksyu Ksyu liqueur occupies quite a place of honor. And all this despite the fact that this drink appeared only 20 years ago. A German manufacturer of alcohol, mainly bitters and similar liqueurs, captured by a general passion for natural food and a healthy lifestyle, came up with something that fits perfectly into the norms of an ecological product: a tincture of strawberry puree with carefully purified vodka.

The taste of the liqueur, which is completely sugar-free, was so loved by consumers that Ksyu Ksyu began to be produced not only in Germany, but also in other European countries. By the way, the name of the drink is translated from German as smack smack.

Composition and technology

The recipe for Ksyu Ksyu liqueur is simple to the point of genius, there are only three ingredients:

• natural ripe strawberries (puree) – 66%;
• highly purified vodka – 33%;
• lime juice – 1%.

The manufacturer assures customers that there are no foreign additives in the drink. In fact, the color of the liqueur is so bright and attractive that natural strawberries simply cannot give it. By adding a substance designated as E129, manufacturers achieved stunning color. The problem is that this dye is a product of artificial synthesis, which in itself is not very good.

The technology for preparing Xu Xu is maceration. Strawberries are ground to a homogeneous puree, mixed with vodka and infused for some time. Before bottling, lime juice and coloring are added, and the mixture is carefully filtered. The result is a bright scarlet transparent drink with a strength of 15%. Strawberry liqueur XuXu (this is the official name in German) turns out to be surprisingly aromatic and tasty.

Cocktails, dessert sauces, baked goods

Strawberry liqueur can be drunk neat by adding ice to the glass. But all the best qualities of Ksyu Ksyu are revealed in cocktails. There are many recipes, but the best ones look like this:

• XuXu and sparkling wine (champagne) – ratio 50x50;
• XuXu and chocolate liqueur – “strawberry vodka” (8 parts), chocolate liqueur (3 parts), Cuban rum (1 part), mix everything in a shaker;
• XuXu and cream (ice cream) – cream (8 parts), liqueur (2 parts), lightly shake in a shaker;
• XuXu and banana juice - liqueur (50 ml), juice (150 ml), puff cocktail - first pour the juice, then pour the liqueur into a bar spoon.

Ksyu Ksyu is perfect as a sauce for ice cream or fruit salad, and will enrich the taste of milkshakes for adults.

Today, sugar-free strawberry liqueur is often included in dough recipes for muffins, cakes, and cookies; the products are fragrant, aromatic, and have an unusual taste.

At home

Strawberry liqueur can be made at home, but it won’t work without sugar. However, this will not affect the taste of the drink in any way. The recipe for a homemade drink is no different in complexity. Required:

• quality vodka – 375 ml;
• strawberries – ripe, peeled, with the stem removed – 600 grams;
• granulated sugar – 100 grams;
• lemon juice – 100 ml.

By the way, double-distilled moonshine brewed at home can be used as an alcohol-containing base. Just first you need to clean it with charcoal or milk.

Beat strawberries, sugar, lemon juice in a blender. Add vodka (flavorless moonshine) and beat again. Pass the resulting mixture through a strainer to get rid of the seeds. Pour into bottles and leave in a cool, dark place for two weeks. Homemade Ksyu Ksyu is ready. The liqueur tastes even fresher and more aromatic than the original XuXu.

If you like stronger liqueurs, then the following recipe will be more acceptable, but will require much more time. Compound:

• vodka - 1 liter;
• Cuban light rum - 1 liter;
• granulated sugar - 1 kg;
• strawberries - 2 kg.

Mix vodka, rum and sugar in a large bowl (glass or ceramic), add strawberries, cut into small pieces, mix thoroughly. Leave for at least three months, stir or shake thoroughly weekly. Pour the resulting liqueur into bottles without filtering, along with strawberries. Store in a cool place. This variation of Xu Xu is stronger and sweeter, but still just as aromatic and tasty.

The history of “strawberry vodka”

The idea of ​​Xu Xu liqueur was born in the laboratories of the Georg Hemmeter corporation. The task before her employees was not an easy one: to create a drink for women that contains a minimum of sugar, but is maximally aromatic and has excellent taste. The recipe was born in agony. Specialists had to develop a composition that would be acceptable for those women who adhere to a healthy diet (losing weight), as well as for those suffering from diabetes. In addition, it was important to create something bright that would attract attention.

Nature itself and the achievements of English breeders helped. A new variety of strawberries, created in Britain, was distinguished by its natural sweetness and high yields. Strawberry prices in Germany have fallen and consumption has increased. Marketers guided specialists in the selection of raw materials. The corporation's laboratories quickly realized that the simplest mixture of pure vodka and strawberry puree met all the requirements. All that remained was to add lime juice (sour, but not as lemony). The last addition made the drink more piquant and expressive. The cooking process turned out to be not very expensive. The recipe was approved.

And now Europe drinks about 5 million bottles of Xu Xu liqueur every year.

Strawberry liqueur is a strong drink that emits an amazing aroma of summer and warm sunny days. In order to prepare this type of alcohol in ordinary home conditions, all you need is the presence of berries, some strong alcohol and a small amount of sugar.

Homemade Divine Liqueur

Naturally, liqueur can also be bought in alcohol markets, where the Ksyu-Ksyu brand is considered the leader. However, if you decide to make it yourself at home, you will only benefit, since the homemade drink will be no different from the branded drink, and the cost of preparation will be much cheaper than the original. In this case, you can use frozen or fresh strawberries for cooking.

To prepare an original strawberry liqueur at home, you just need to stock up on berries and choose the appropriate recipe. In addition, the strawberries must be the best - fully ripe, but absolutely free of damage.

If we consider the classic method, as a result of which you can obtain 15% alcohol, then the following ingredients will be required:

• half a kilogram of strawberries;
• a bottle of vodka (diluted alcohol can be used);
• about 300 grams of sugar;
• half a lemon;
• glass of water.

First of all, you need to wash the strawberries and cut them into 2 parts. Then place the berries in a container, pour vodka and leave for 10 days. Then pour through a funnel with a gauze filter into another container, and pour half a liter of water into the berries and let it brew. After this, you need to add sugar to the mixture and boil the syrup, into which the infused vodka is poured. Cool, let it brew and pour into bottles and seal well.

As you know, such a drink is considered to be feminine. It is distinguished by its aroma and taste, and also has an unusually beautiful color. To make such a ladies' masterpiece even better, you can take into account several recommendations for production:

• it is necessary to use only the best berries;
• after straining, it is better to pour the drink into containers and seal it well;
• It is necessary to store alcohol only in a dark place and open it only when consumed;
• alcohol is drunk only chilled;
• For production it is best to use pure high-quality vodka.

Of course, to enjoy the liqueur, you need to drink it in moderation in small special glasses, since such a drink can only be enjoyed.

How to make strawberry liqueur at home

To make good strawberry liqueur at home, you first need to make sure that the base is only of high quality. It is not necessary to use cognac, gin or rum. Regular plain vodka of good quality will also do. In addition, it is not recommended to use poorly purified moonshine, as this can affect the aroma of such a unique drink.

The ready-made liqueur must be distributed into bottles and aged to improve its taste. You can leave the dishes and contents in a dark place at room temperature. Typically, the shelf life of a homemade drink is about 2 years. In this case, it is better to avoid direct sunlight. The alcohol strength is about 16%. If turbidity or sediment appears, it must be filtered through cotton wool.

As you know, the strength of such a drink can be 70%. Despite this, it drinks quite easily. And all this thanks to the use of sugar and the bright taste of strawberries.

Often ingredients such as condensed milk, chocolate or dairy products are added to this aromatic liqueur. Such a product cannot be stored for a long time, and it must be consumed almost immediately.

Homemade liqueur Ksyu-Ksyu

Branded liqueur in a specialized store costs a lot of money. However, its analogue can be made under normal conditions at home. The entire technology for preparing strawberry liqueur is similar to other recipes, regardless of the ingredients.

So, Ksyu-Ksyu recipe:

• half a kilogram of fresh or frozen strawberries;
• half a kilogram of coarse sugar;
• a little citric acid;
• a bottle of vodka.

There is another no less attractive and original recipe for strawberry liqueur with the addition of bananas, since the banana flavor wonderfully complements the lightness of the berry. This will require the use of components such as:

• half a kilogram of fresh berries;
• several bananas;
• about 300 grams of sugar;
• half a liter of alcohol;
• glass of water.

After production, the drink will need to be placed in a suitable container and placed in a dark place for a week. After this, the liqueur is ready to drink. It can be drunk as a separate drink or added to various cocktails. In addition, it goes well with any desserts and delicious homemade pastries.

Unusual recipes for a unique strawberry liqueur

A distinctive feature of the preparation of strawberry liqueur is the incomparable aroma of the drink, pleasant taste, and stunning bright color. It also does not have a cloying taste or unpleasant alcoholic odor. You can add various citrus fruits and other components to it, but the most successful combination is strawberries and cream.

If desired, the creamy base can be replaced with condensed milk. The recipe for this incredibly tasty drink consists of the following components:

• half a kilogram of strawberries;
• half a bottle of vodka;
• can of condensed milk.

Or, for example, strawberry yogurt liqueur, which will transport your taste buds somewhere into the recent past and remind you of the wonderful short strawberry season.

To prepare the liqueur, you will need half a liter of cognac or grappa (you can also use vodka), strawberries, a vanilla pod, and two glasses of creamy yogurt syrup, for the production of which you will need a package of heavy cream, about 300 grams of cane sugar, and a package of vanilla yogurt.

It is better to store the finished drink in the refrigerator. The shelf life is no more than a month. It is advisable to shake before use and serve chilled or with pieces of ice. You can also accompany the incredibly delicious liqueur with cookies for dipping.

Conclusion

An extraordinary liqueur with a great strawberry aroma can be served at the end of a dinner party or as a light dessert with ice cream or cake. The drink also goes well with sparkling ice water, and with champagne the resulting liqueur simply has unforgettable taste and an unusual aroma. Don't miss this great opportunity to enjoy the perfect drink, and don't forget to treat your friends and family.

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