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Lithuanian Honey Liqueur

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
11595 min
SERVINGS
36 servings
U.S.
Lithuanian Honey Liqueur
Ingredients
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 orange
  • 1 pound honey
  • 3 1/2 cups bottled water
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 25 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 pints 190 proof grain alcohol
Instructions
1
Remove the outer layers of the orange and lemon in a continuous, sweeping motion to create long strips. Allow these dried peels to air dry for 24 hours in a warm, dry space.
2
Combine the honey, 1 cup of water, sugar, caraway seeds, ground cloves, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large cooking vessel; heat it until the mixture reaches a rolling boil. Lower the heat to a low setting and let it simmer for 45 minutes. Introduce the dried orange and lemon peels into this mixture, then continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
3
Turn off the heat and discard the fruit peels. Mix the grain alcohol with the remaining 2 1/2 cups of water and then add it to the honey mixture. Transfer this combined liquid into a glass container, ensuring it is tightly sealed with a lid. Place the container in a cool location, away from direct sunlight, and allow it to settle for 1 week. Periodically gently rotate the container every few days.
4
Strain the mixture through a layer of cheesecloth to remove any sediment that has formed. Pour the resulting liqueur into bottles or decanters and seal them tightly.