Liquore alla cannella
gourmet
Preparation time
25 minutiDifficulty
MediaCooking time
25 minutiServings
10Riposo
360 oreImmagina un sorso di pura magia invernale, racchiuso in una bottiglia. Il nostro liquore alla cannella รจ l'essenza stessa della stagione fredda, dove il calore delle spezie si fonde con la dolcezza dello zucchero, creando un elisir capace di riscaldare il cuore e l'anima.
Ingredients
- Water500 ml
- Food grade alcohol500 ml
- Granulated sugar300 g
- Cinnamon stick5 u
Procedure
0. Place the cinnamon sticks (30-40 g) in a glass jar with pure alcohol. Close the jar and let it steep in a cool, dark place for about 10-15 days. Shake the jar daily to ensure the cinnamon is well infused.
1. During maceration, the aromatic compounds and polyphenols present in cinnamon are extracted into alcohol. Alcohol is an excellent solvent for many organic compounds, including the essential oils and tannins present in cinnamon.
2. The addition of alcohol helps break down the cinnamon cells, allowing the aromatic compounds to be released and dissolved.
3. After the soaking period, prepare the sugar syrup. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let the syrup cool completely.
4. Making sugar syrup involves dissolving sugar in hot water, forming a saturated solution. The sugar, as it dissolves, creates a sweet solution that will be mixed with alcohol.
5. Strain the cinnamon-infused alcohol through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove the cinnamon sticks and any impurities. Combine the strained alcohol with the cooled sugar syrup. Be sure to stir well so the ingredients are completely combined.
6. Filtering the alcohol removes the solid particles, leaving only the dissolved aromatic compounds. Mixing the sugar syrup with the cinnamon-flavored alcohol creates a balance between sweetness and spice, balancing the liqueur's flavor.
7. Transfer the liqueur to clean glass bottles and close them tightly. Let the liqueur rest in a cool, dark place for at least a month before drinking. This resting period will allow the flavors to meld and the liqueur to achieve the right balance.
8. Resting the liqueur allows the aromatic molecules to stabilize and blend with the sugar solution, enhancing the liqueur's aromatic and flavor profile. During this period, esterification reactions can occur between the acids present in the cinnamon and the alcohol, contributing to the complexity of the flavor.
9. After the resting period, the cinnamon liqueur is ready to enjoy. Serve it cold, perhaps after refrigeration for a few hours.
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Creation date Aug 04, 2024
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