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Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur)
Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur)
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
11595 minutes
Traditional Lithuanian honey liqueur recipe, passed down through generations with a touch of mystery.
Ingredients:
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 orange
  • 1 pound honey
  • 3.5 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:
  • Peel the orange and lemon in large, circular strips. Place the peels in a warm, dry area to air dry for 24 hours.
  • Combine honey, 1 cup water, sugar, caraway seeds, cloves, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then simmer on low heat for 45 minutes. Add dried orange and lemon peels, and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Once off heat, dispose of fruit peels. Mix grain alcohol and remaining 2 1/2 cups water into honey mixture. Transfer to a glass container, seal tightly, and place in a cool, dark spot. Every few days, gently swirl the container for 1 week.
  • Pass the mixture through a double-layered cheesecloth to filter out any sediment. Transfer the liqueur into bottles or decanters and seal them.

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