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Krupnik – Polish Honey Drink

October 20, 2018 by The Mad AlcheMeadist

krupnik bottleKrupnik (also known as Krupnikas in Lithuania) is much like a liqueur, being a sweet alcoholic drink. It is made from a mixture of clover honey and a grain-based spirit, usually vodka. In Poland, it is considered part of a beverage category known as nalewka, essentially a medicinal tincture (similar to the Dominican Republic’s mamajuana). As many recipes include steeping a variety of herbs before adding it to the alcohol. It has been around since as far back as the 16th century, and was often used as a disinfectant by soldiers during World War II.

Example Krupnik Recipe:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 vanilla bean, split
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick, cracked in half
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 20 allspice berries
  • 1 1/3 cups honey
  • Zest from 1 orange
  • 2 cups vodka

PREPARATION

Take a large saucepan, water and sugar and heat until it dissolves. Once boiling, add vanilla bean, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and allspice.

Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

You’ve just created a simple syrup. Strain out the solid pieces through cheesecloth and return to the saucepan. Add the honey and zest. Heat while stirring until the honey has completely dissolved. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat.

Stir in vodka gradually. It can be served hot or cold. Enjoy!

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