Nocino, or Black Walnuts Liqueur

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Adam

Love food, love cooking. And the joy of sharing the spoils with good friends over a bottle or three.

subheading: The maceration:

3 lbs unripe, green black walnuts soft enough that they can be easily cut with a knife

1.75 litre (7.4 cups) vodka or substitute everclear, see note

subheading: Spices:

10 whole cloves or a combination of allspice or spicebush berries and cloves. You could also omit these and add ¼ cup of good coffee beans instead.

subheading: Recommended Optional Additions:

Small handful of Galium triflorum leaves or sweet woodruff Optional, but highly recommended

1 cup chopped angelica stem or root Optional

subheading: Finishing sweetener:

2 to 3 cups maple syrup or to taste, (see note)

1.75 cups water (see note)

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