Posted: 8/3/2025 10:16:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GunCat][Edited]
Ancient walnut liqueur...picked these walnuts on the summer solstice, they have been steeping for 6 weeks, now the liqueur is strained off and will age till Christmas. The small jar batch was made with a "local product"  We'll see what happens. 
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Steve Rose - RAS
"Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks"
Thomas Jefferson - 1785
"Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks"
Thomas Jefferson - 1785
| I've made several batches before. It is pretty astringent without adding simple syrup to backsweeten it and finish the product. I add cinnamon, cloves, vanilla bean, and nutmeg. I add enough simple syrup to make it a very sweet aperitif served over ice. Careful not to get any of it on anything. It stains really badly. |
| Per the tradition I strained the aged liquor on Christmas Day. With only the pure maple syrup I'd originally used as the sweetener we found it somewhat bitter so we added a bit of simple syrup to make it more agreeable. My wife says it has a “floral” taste. |
Steve Rose - RAS
"Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks"
Thomas Jefferson - 1785
"Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks"
Thomas Jefferson - 1785