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Fragoluna

Fragoluna Strawberry Almond Vodka Liqueur with Cinnamon

Fragoluna is a smooth strawberry vodka liqueur layered with soft almond, vanilla, cinnamon, and muscovado warmth. The flavour balances fresh berry brightness with delicate marzipan richness and a velvety dessert-like finish. Honey and lemon provide roundness and lift, creating an elegant sipping liqueur with a refined, comforting character.

Main notes

  • Vodka
  • Strawberries

Ingredients

  • Vodka — 1 L
  • Strawberries — 1 Kg
  • White sugar — 100 g
  • Honey — 40 g
  • Muscovado sugar — 30 g
  • Almonds (lightly crushed) — 30 g
  • Cinnamon — ½ small stick
  • Vanilla — ½ pod
  • Lemon zest — 2 thin strips
  • Lemon juice — 20 ml

Preparation

  1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and cut the fruit into halves or quarters depending on size.
  2. Place the strawberries into a large sterilised glass jar and lightly crush a small portion to release extra juice.
  3. Add the lightly crushed almonds, cinnamon stick, vanilla pod, and lemon zest to the jar.
  4. Pour in the vodka, ensuring all ingredients are fully submerged beneath the liquid.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 14 days, gently shaking every couple of days.
  6. After infusion, strain the liquid through a fine sieve and then filter again through cheesecloth or coffee filters for clarity.
  7. Add the white sugar, honey, and muscovado sugar to the filtered liquid and stir until fully dissolved.
  8. Add the lemon juice and mix thoroughly to brighten and balance the flavour profile.
  9. Bottle the liqueur and allow it to rest for at least 1 month before serving to soften and integrate the flavours.
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The Story

Fragoluna was inspired by the feeling of late summer evenings when strawberries are at their sweetest and the air carries a soft warmth after sunset. The recipe combines ripe strawberries with smooth vodka, honey, muscovado sugar, almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla to create a liqueur that feels both comforting and elegant. The almond and vanilla bring a delicate marzipan character, while cinnamon adds gentle warmth without overpowering the fruit. Bright lemon zest keeps the profile fresh and balanced. Fragoluna is designed as a velvety sipping liqueur with a rich, romantic personality and a smooth dessert-like finish.

Who is "Fragoluna" Liqueur for?

Fragoluna is for slow sippers, dessert cocktail lovers, and curious drinkers who enjoy elegant fruit liqueurs with warm, velvety depth. Its strawberry, almond, and cinnamon profile suits cosy evenings, intimate gatherings, and those drawn to smooth, boutique-style spirits with a soft romantic character.

"Fragoluna" Liqueur Serving Suggestions

Serve Fragoluna slightly chilled in a small liqueur glass after dinner or during relaxed evening gatherings. Its strawberry sweetness, gentle cinnamon warmth, and soft almond finish pair beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, pastries, or quiet late-night sipping by candlelight.

Why the Name "Fragoluna"?

The name Fragoluna combines “fragola,” the Italian word for strawberry, with “luna,” meaning moon. It was chosen to reflect the liqueur’s soft, velvety personality and its romantic late-evening character. The strawberry notes feel bright and vibrant, while the almond, vanilla, and cinnamon create a smooth warmth reminiscent of moonlit desserts and slow summer nights.

Testing Notes

Early tests showed that too much cinnamon quickly masked the strawberry character, so the spice level was reduced to maintain balance. A small amount of muscovado sugar added welcome depth without overpowering the fruit. Allowing the liqueur to rest for at least a week after bottling noticeably softened the almond notes and improved overall integration.

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Fragoluna Liqueur FAQ

Yes, but the balance will change. Muscovado sugar adds a gentle molasses depth that supports the almond, cinnamon, and vanilla notes, while honey gives a rounded floral softness. If you remove both, the liqueur will taste cleaner but less velvety.

For a brighter strawberry profile, replace muscovado with extra white sugar. For a deeper dessert style, keep the muscovado but avoid increasing it too much, as it can make the fruit taste darker and heavier.

A good adjustment is 130 g white sugar if omitting muscovado, or 120 g white sugar plus 40 g honey if omitting only muscovado. Always sweeten after filtering so you can taste and adjust gradually.

Fourteen days is a strong target for this recipe because strawberries release flavour quickly, while almonds and vanilla need more time to soften into the vodka. Keep the jar in a cool, dark place and shake it gently every couple of days.

Cinnamon is the ingredient to watch most closely. If your cinnamon stick is strong or very fresh, taste after 5 to 7 days and remove it early if the warmth is already clear. Too much cinnamon can hide the strawberry.

The strawberries, almonds, vanilla, and lemon zest can usually remain for the full infusion. After 14 days, strain and filter carefully, then sweeten and rest the liqueur for at least one month.

A flat result usually means the strawberries were not ripe enough, the liqueur needs more lemon juice, or it has not rested long enough after sweetening. Strawberry liqueurs often taste much better after a few weeks of bottle ageing.

Bitterness can come from over-crushed almonds, too much lemon zest pith, or leaving spice in contact for too long. Cinnamon can become woody and dominant if the piece is too large or the infusion is warm.

To fix it, filter again, add sweetness in small amounts, and use lemon juice carefully to lift the fruit. If cinnamon is too strong, resting may soften it, but prevention is best: taste during infusion and remove spice early.

Adjust sweetness only after the infusion has been strained. Strawberries vary greatly in ripeness, so the same sugar level can taste perfect in one batch and too light or too sweet in another. Stir sugar and honey in fully before judging.

If the liqueur tastes heavy or jammy, add lemon juice in very small amounts. Lemon should brighten the strawberry and honey, not make the drink sharp. The listed 20 ml is a good starting point for one litre of vodka.

If it tastes too acidic, add a little more sugar or honey rather than removing lemon character. Let the bottle rest for several days between major adjustments, because almond, vanilla, cinnamon, and sweetness integrate slowly.

Resting is important because fresh strawberry vodka infusions can taste slightly separate at first: fruit, alcohol, sugar, almond, and spice may all appear as individual notes rather than one smooth liqueur.

A one-month rest allows the honey, muscovado sugar, vanilla, and almond to round off the vodka edge. It also helps the cinnamon settle into the background so the strawberry remains the main flavour.

Store the finished bottle tightly sealed in a cool, dark place. If the liqueur throws sediment, filter again before serving. For best presentation, serve slightly chilled in small glasses once the flavour feels smooth and integrated.
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