Peschen (Peach Liqueur) Peschen:
Everyone knows that peaches are one of the delights of summer, especially when sliced into a good glass of wine. But if you have access to a tree, you can also make a liqueur from the leaves.
You'll need:
INGREDIENTS:
70 peach leaves
The yellow zest of half a lemon
A bottle of Moscato d'Asti, less one sip
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup grain (190 proof, 95%) alcohol
PREPARATION:
Combine all the ingredients in a jar and steep them for 6 weeks, shaking the jar every now and again. Filter the mixture, using funnel and filter paper, into a nice looking bottle, cork it, and age the liqueur for at least six months before breaking it out to serve it as an after dinner cordial, or with a dessert.
It will be about 38% alcohol (76 proof).