Warming Walnut Infusion

Nocino is a rich and complex liqueur with a slightly bitter taste. It features notes of walnut, vanilla, and spices, with a hint of sweetness. The finish is long and warming, leaving a pleasant bitterness lingering on the palate.

Warming Walnut Infusion

A rich and complex walnut-infused liqueur with a hint of sweetness and a warming, lingering bitterness.

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Ingredients

  • 24 green walnuts
  • 1 liter grain alcohol
  • 700 grams sugar
  • 10 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting the green walnuts into quarters.
  2. Place the walnuts in a large jar, and add the alcohol, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest.
  3. Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 40 days.
  4. After 40 days, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth and bottle the liqueur.
  5. Let the Nocino age for at least one year before consuming.