Homemade Walnut Liqueur
This rich and flavorful liqueur is perfect for sipping on its own or adding to cocktails. Made with a base of vodka and toasted walnuts, it has a warm nutty flavor with hints of sweetness and spice.
Yield: Approximately 1 liter
Equipment
- Large glass jar with lid
- Fine mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Funnel
- Sterilized bottle(s) for storing the liqueur
Ingredients
- 2 cups toasted walnuts
- 1 liter vodka
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 3 whole cloves
Instructions
- In a large glass jar, combine the toasted walnuts and vodka. Close the lid and let it infuse at room temperature for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, strain the vodka through a fine mesh strainer and discard the walnuts.
- In a pot, mix together the water and sugar and bring it to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let it cool.
- Pour the infused vodka back into the glass jar and add the cooled sugar syrup.
- Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the vanilla bean to the jar.
- Add the cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and cloves to the jar.
- Close the lid and let the liqueur infuse for another 2 weeks at room temperature, shaking the jar every few days.
- After 2 weeks, strain the liqueur through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer and into a funnel. Pour it into sterilized bottles for storing.
- Enjoy your homemade walnut liqueur on its own, over ice, or add it to cocktails for a flavorful twist.
Notes
For a stronger spiced flavor, let the liqueur infuse for an additional week.
You can substitute the sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
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