This is a dangerously tasty spiced honey vodka recipe that I have perfected over the years. It has some similarities to Polish Krupnik, but with several variations. It makes a nice dessert liqueur or food gift to friends during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey, or to taste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 (1 inch) piece vanilla bean
- 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 medium oranges, zested
- 1 medium lemon, zested
- 1 small bunch fresh mint
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 pods star anise
- 2 pods cardamom
- 1 liter vodka, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring 1 cup honey and water to a boil in a saucepan while stirring. Immediately reduce heat to low once boiling. Scrape the vanilla bean contents into the mixture and add the pod. Stir in ginger. Add orange zest, lemon zest, mint, nutmeg, cloves, peppercorns, star anise, and cardamom. Cook over low heat, stirring, 5 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Pour mixture into a wide-mouth, sealable bottle. Add 1 liter vodka and seal. Allow ingredients to steep together for 3 weeks, agitating occasionally.
Step 3
Pour vodka through a strainer or cheesecloth and taste for sweetness. Add more honey or vodka to acquire the right level of sweetness (it should taste quite sweet, but everyone has their own personal preference.) Serve neat at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 172 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Sodium2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars16g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C14mg | 69% |
Calcium15mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium54mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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