2 Cups granulated sugar
2 pints ripe raspberries, picked over
1 quart vodka

Place sugar in 3 quart glass jar with a lid.  Add raspberries and vodka, stir and cover.  Place in a dark cool place.  Each week for about two months open jar and stir the cordial.  Strain the finished cordial through very fine sieve into a lovely decanter.  Its color is vibrant.

Makes 1 1/2 quarts