Krupnikas Recipe

A Lithuanian Honey Liquor

Compiled and presented here for your pleasure by Lord Riekin

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp orange peel
• 1 Tbsp lemon peel
• 3 sticks cinnamon (break lightly)
• 4-5 pods of cardamon, lightly crushed
• 1 nutmeg, lightly crushed
• 3-5 cloves (leave whole)
• 1 tsp. fennel seed, crushed
• 3-4 allspice, lightly crushed
• 1 tsp black pepper, lightly crushed
• 1 tsp white pepper, lightly crushed
• or 2 tsp grains of paradise, lightly crushed
• 3-4 thin slices white ginger
• 3-4 thin slices red ginger (if available)
• 1 Tbsp or 3 sticks of vanilla
• a pinch of saffron (for color)
• 3 lbs. honey
• 2 quarts of water if using Everclear or 1 quart if using Vodka
• 750 ml Everclear or Vodka

Put water in large pot. Simmer dry spices until fragrant. Add moist spices. When blended, add honey, simmer but do not boil. When honey is dissolved, remove spices (strainer). Remove from any flame source and add alcohol. Let cool and bottle in sterilized containers. Makes 2-3 quarts. Some people drink this right away, but it is highly recommended that you let it age in the bottle in a dark, cool place, for at least 6 months. The longer this ages, the better it gets. (Two year old Krupnikas is as smooth as the best brandies.)

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