Sauces & basics
Brinovec (juniper liqueur)
A liqueur made from juniper berries steeped in spirit, very popular in mountain regions. Its resinous, slightly sweet flavour is enjoyed in a small glass after a meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Lightly crush the juniper berries in a mortar to release their aromas.
- Put them in a large glass jar with the neutral spirit and close the lid.
- Leave to steep for 3 weeks in a dark place, shaking the jar every day.
- Make a syrup with the sugar and water, and let it cool completely.
- Strain the steeped liquid, then mix it with the cooled syrup.
- Bottle it and let it rest for another month before tasting.
Variations and tips
Sweeter. Reduce the sugar to 150 g for a drier liqueur.
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Original Ecomely recipe.