Nocino Elixir
Nocino Elixir has a rich, complex, and slightly bitter taste, with notes of walnut, vanilla, and spices, and a hint of sweetness. The finish is long and warming, with a pleasant bitterness that lingers on the palate.
Nocino Elixir
A rich and complex liqueur with notes of walnut, vanilla, and spices, and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 24 green walnuts
- 1 liter grain alcohol
- 700 grams sugar
- 10 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the green walnuts by cutting them into quarters.
- Place the walnuts in a large jar, then add the alcohol, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest to the jar.
- Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 40 days.
- After 40 days, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth and bottle the liqueur.
- Let the Nocino Elixir age for at least one year before consuming.