Nut liqueur: 5 recipes at home

There are not many recipes for nut liqueur in the world. But they are extremely variable. As we will see below, based on two classic recipes, you can create a significant number of different variations.

But first, as usual, about the alcoholic base. Of course, both good vodka and grain alcohol can play its role.

Find out the recipes for tincture and liqueur on walnut.

Liqueur from ripe nuts

It is important to keep in mind that in addition to walnuts, other close and not so close relatives of walnuts can be used in the preparation of the drink: hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, peanuts, etc.д., as well as various experimental mixtures of the above fruits.

In addition, it is worth remembering that you can change the amount of alcohol and sugar syrup specified in the recipe to your liking.

List of ingredients

1. Walnut kernels - 30 pieces

2. Diluted food alcohol (40%) - 1 liter

3. Water - 500 ml

4. Sugar - 500 g

5. Cloves (optional) - 3-4 pcs.

6. Cinnamon (optional) - 1 stick

7. Ground nutmeg (optional) - 5 g

8. Cardamom (optional) - 2-3 pieces.

The method of preparation

1. Grind the nut kernels, put them in a jar, add spices and pour alcohol.

2. Hide the tightly closed container in a dark, warm place for a month; shake the vessel vigorously once every 5 days.

3. After the specified period, take care of the preparation of sugar syrupBring water and sugar to a boil over low heat, then boil for a few more minutes, skimming off the foam.

4. Leave the sugar solution to cool to room temperature, and in the meantime, strain the alcohol infusion, carefully squeezing the nut cake into it.

5. Mix the syrup with alcohol.

6. Close the jar with the future liquor tightly again and put it in a cool, dark place for two weeks.

7. Bottle the finished drink and send it for storage in the basement or refrigerator.

Italian liqueur from green walnuts

For this Apennine Viagra, you need to collect soft green nuts, whose size is no longer inferior to ripe ones. In Eastern Europe, this is best done in late June or early July.

List of ingredients

1. Green walnuts - 29 pieces.

2. Diluted food alcohol (40%) - 1.5 liters

3. Water - 400 ml

4. Sugar - 750 g

5. Lemon - 1 piece

6. Ground cinnamon - 10 g

7. Cloves - 10 g

8. Ground nutmeg (optional) - 10 g

9. Vanilla (optional) - 2 pods

10. Coffee beans (optional) - 29 pieces

The method of preparation

1. Wash the nuts and cut them into quarters.

2. Scald lemon with boiling water, rinse with cold running water and pat dry.

3. Remove the yellow zest from the lemon without touching the white peel.

4. Put the nuts, zest, spices, coffee beans and 375 g of sugar in a jar and pour over the alcohol.

5. Put a tightly closed container on a sunny windowsill, where it should stay for two months (shake it every 2-3 days).

6. Then, using the remaining water and sugar, prepare simple syrup.

7. Cool the sugar solution to room temperature and mix with the tincture. If the drink seems too strong, you can dilute it with still water.

8. Continue the infusion for another month (this time in a cool, dark room), shaking the liquid daily.

9. Pass the finished liquor through a thick filter and bottle.

10. Store the drink in a cool, dark place. Taste no earlier than one year after bottling.

Green walnut liqueur with white wine

Italians are famous pranksters. And they have plenty of white wine in them.

List of ingredients

1. Green walnuts - 29 pieces.

2. Diluted food alcohol (40%) - 1.5 liters

3. Dry white wine - 300 ml

4. Water - 400 ml

5. Sugar - 750 g

6. Lemon - 1 piece

7. Ground cinnamon - 10 g

8. Cloves - 10 g

The method of preparation

1. To prepare the drink, you can proceed as follows according to the previous recipe.

2. Add wine in the fourth step.

Nut liqueur on cognac brand

A very original drink that is not devoid of sophistication.

List of ingredients

1. Kernels of ripe walnuts - 250 g

2. Ordinary brandy or cognac - 350 ml

3. Water - 250 ml

4. Liquid honey - 250 ml

5. Vanilla extract - 1 tsp.

6. Lemon zest - 1 h. л.

7. Orange zest - 1 tsp.

8. Cinnamon - 1 stick

9. Cloves - 3 pieces

Method of preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Fry the nuts in it until golden brown.

3. Put the kernels that have not cooled down into a jar, pour brandy and close tightly.

4. Keep the container in a cool, dark place for a month, shaking it once every 4-5 days.

5. After the specified period, carefully filter the liquid.

6. Boil honey syrup, bringing the substance to a maximum of 50 degrees.

7. Add cinnamon and cloves to the cooling syrup.

8. Stir the honey solution that has cooled to room temperature into the walnut tincture without straining.

9. Add the zest and extract, then seal the container.

10. Return the result to a cool, dark place for a couple of days.

11. Filter the finished liquor again and bottle it thoroughly.

12. Place the drink in the cellar or refrigerator, allowing it to rest for two to three months.

Nut and ginger liqueur

A special recipe for ginger lovers. The amount of sugar syrup is variable.

List of ingredients

1. Ripe whole walnut kernels - 6 pieces

2. Neutral alcohol (vodka/40 degree alcohol/ moonshine) - 500 ml

3. Water - 50 ml

4. Sugar - 100 g

5. Vanilla sugar - 1 tsp. a spoonful

6. Fresh ginger root - 50 g

7. Lemon - 1/2 piece

The method of preparation

1. Cook from water and sugar (regular and vanilla) simple syrup.

2. Cut the ginger into thin slices.

3. Remove the yellow zest from half a lemon.

4. Put walnut kernels, ginger and zest in a suitable glass container.

5. Pour alcohol over everything and add the cooled sugar solution.

6. Send a tightly closed container to a dark, warm place for two weeks.

7. Strain the finished drink thoroughly, bottle and seal it hermetically.

8. Store in a cool, dark place.

Update: 13.10.2017

Category: Liqueurs and Tinctures