Aronia 100-Leaf Liqueur

Rinse the leaves and berries thoroughly under running water and sort through them.

Place them in an enameled pot and add 800 ml of water.

Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.

Strain out the leaves and berries using a colander and discard them, as we won't need them anymore.

Add sugar and citric acid (or lemon juice) to the broth, stirring over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Let the syrup cool down slightly and add 0.5 liters of vodka. Alternatively, you can pour in 200 ml of 95.6% spirit along with an extra 300 ml of water.

Pour the resulting drink into a two-liter jar and let it sit in a dark, cool place for 1-2 weeks.