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Step 9Bottling!
Sterilize the jars or containers you plan to bottle into, again either in a boiling water bath or in a sterilizing rinse of a dishwasher. Theoretically, the alcohol should help keep anything unhealthy at bay, but any time you're dealing with fresh fruit juice, it doesn't hurt to be safe. Also sterilize the funnel and whatever cups, spoons, etc. you plan to use to transfer the final product.
Carefully scoop the liquid out of the jar and transfer it into another glass cup. I use a liquid measure so it makes pouring easier. Use caution so you don't agitate any sediment at the bottom of the jar - it's unpleasant at best, and it's best to avoid bottling it. As I mentioned before, some prefer to use a siphon and rack the liquid, as in beer or winemaking, but I find it an unnecessary step and carefully scooping the liquid is just as efficient
Pour the liqueur into the bottles through the funnel, wipe the lid, and seal quickly. Wipe down the bottles to ensure they're clean, and now you're ready to serve, gift, etc.
Carefully scoop the liquid out of the jar and transfer it into another glass cup. I use a liquid measure so it makes pouring easier. Use caution so you don't agitate any sediment at the bottom of the jar - it's unpleasant at best, and it's best to avoid bottling it. As I mentioned before, some prefer to use a siphon and rack the liquid, as in beer or winemaking, but I find it an unnecessary step and carefully scooping the liquid is just as efficient
Pour the liqueur into the bottles through the funnel, wipe the lid, and seal quickly. Wipe down the bottles to ensure they're clean, and now you're ready to serve, gift, etc.
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I agree, a second filtration when bottling never hurts, especially if the liqueur has a good amount of sediment. I've done it a few times with single cup melitta coffee brewers and filters which works pretty nicely!