Cut up 10 ounces of pitted dates into small pieces and place in a glass jar. Cover with 18 ounces of 100 proof vodka and let sit on the shelf for a three or 4 days. Pour the mixture into a bowl and mash with a potato masher until pulp comes out of skins. Place the mixture back in the glass jar and let it set for 3 or 4 more days. Strain through a piece of cheesecloth into a clear jar. Add 5 ounces of honey, cover and shake until the honey disolves ( I heat the honey in the microwave to make this task a little easier ). Decant.
This can be served at room temperature or warmed and served over vanilla ice cream as a sauce.
| Units of
measurement (unless stated otherwise) |
|
| 1 cup = 8 ounces =
236ml |
1 quart = 32 ounces =
944ml |
| 1 tbsp (tablespoon) =
1/2 ounce = 15ml |
1 fifth = 25.6 ounces = 750ml |
| 1 tsp (teaspoon) =
1/6 ounce = 5ml |
1 pint = 16 ounces =
472ml |