Black Currant Schnapps – Sweden

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Refreshing Black Currant Schnapps recipe straight from Sweden

by The Chefin Drink

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

3360 min (2 weeks)

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 bottle Absolut vodka
	3/4 cup fresh black currants
	1 tablespoon of fresh mint
	2 sugar cubes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

100

Sugar

Fat

Black Currant Schnapps is a traditional Swedish drink that is often enjoyed after a meal as a digestive. It is made by infusing fresh black currants in vodka with a touch of mint and sugar. The resulting schnapps is refreshing and tart, with a subtle sweetness from the sugar. This recipe is very easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. It is a fun and unique way to enjoy the flavors of black currants, and it makes a great gift or party favor.

Instructions

1.	Rinse and clean the black currants, then place them in a glass jar with a lid.
2.	Crush the sugar cubes with a mortar and pestle, then add them to the jar.
3.	Add the fresh mint to the jar.
4.	Pour the bottle of Absolut vodka into the jar and tightly close the lid.
5.	Store in a dark and cool place for at least 2 weeks, shaking the jar gently every few days to mix the ingredients.
6.	Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer, then bottle the schnapps and enjoy!

PROS

This schnapps is a refreshing and unique way to enjoy black currants, and it makes a great digestive after a big meal.

The recipe is simple and involves only a few ingredients that are easy to find.

CONS

This drink is high in alcohol content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Black currants can be tart and may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fresh mint in this recipe has been linked to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.
Black currants are also a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help to boost the immune system.