Polish Krupnik – Old Fashioned Honey and Spice Liqueur

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Polish Krupnik - Old Fashioned Honey and Spice Liqueur
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

64 ounces grain alcohol
40 ounces honey
1 cup brown sugar
6 cups water
1 vanilla bean , split
20 whole cloves
4 sticks cinnamon
10 allspice berries
10 black peppercorns
1 nutmeg
5 clementines
1 ounce orange extract
1 -4 cup bottled water , as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
N/A
Calories
N/A
Sugar
N/A
Fat
N/A
Polish Krupnik is a traditional honey and spice liqueur from Poland. It is made with grain alcohol, honey, spices, and citrus, and it is often served warm as a winter drink. This recipe for Polish Krupnik is easy to make at home and it makes a great gift for friends and family. The sweet and spicy flavors of this liqueur are perfect for sipping by the fire on a cold winter evening.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the grain alcohol, honey, brown sugar, and water to a boil.
2.Reduce the heat and add the split vanilla bean, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, black peppercorns, and grated nutmeg.
3.Peel the clementines, reserving the peels. Squeeze the juice from the clementines and add it to the pot.
4.Add the orange extract and the reserved clementine peels to the pot.
5.Allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.
6.Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
7.Allow the liqueur to cool and bottle it in sterilized glass jars.
8.If the mixture is too strong, dilute it with water until it reaches the desired strength.

PROS

Polish Krupnik is a sweet and spicy liqueur that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The combination of honey, spices, and citrus creates a complex and flavorful drink that is easy to make at home.

CONS

This recipe calls for a large quantity of alcohol, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

This beverage is not suitable for children or anyone who cannot consume alcohol for health reasons.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Polish Krupnik is not a health drink, it does contain honey, which has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries.
Honey has been found to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and it may help soothe coughs and sore throats.

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