Place sugar in a 3 quart glass jar with a lid. Add the raspberries and vodka; stir and cover. Place in a dark, cool place. Each week for about 2 months, open the jar and stir the cordial. Strain the finished cordial through a very fine sieve into a decanter. Its color is vibrant. Makes 1 1/2 quarts. Posted by Sarah Gruenwald 1/97