The Nordic Amaretto aka Rowan Bud Liqueur
Servings: 500 ml
Ingredients
- 200 ml of vodka or grappa
- 200 ml of rowan buds*
- 150 g sugar (half brown half caster) 1,75 dl
- 150 ml water
Instructions
- Soak the rowan buds in vodka in a covered bowl for 1 or 2 days, until the almond flavor will be as strong as desired.
- Make a simple syrup by mixing equal amounts of sugar and lukewarm water.
- Strain** the buds from the vodka, add the syrup, mix well and bottle it.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three months.
Notes
*volume measurement
**After making the liqueur, do not throw the buds! Dry them instead and use them for baking, in smoothies or teas.
**After making the liqueur, do not throw the buds! Dry them instead and use them for baking, in smoothies or teas.