Spice Kit for Becherovka-Style Liqueur (3 L)

Composition - Anise, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, allspice berries, orange peel. Weight - 30 g. Becherovka is an excellent Czech liqueur containing numerous beneficial substances. It was formerly used as a medicinal elixir. With our spice kit, anyone can prepare this aromatic liqueur at home. Becherovka Recipe: You will need: 2.4 L of alcohol at 50-55% strength, Hot Rod spice kit for Becherovka-style liqueur (kit is designed for 3 L of finished product), Sugar – 250-300 g, Water – 750 ml. Preparation: place all the spices in a container and pour the alcohol over them. Seal tightly and place in a dark, warm spot (near a radiator works well for faster extraction). Let the drink infuse for one week, shaking periodically. After 7 days, filter the tincture through a fine sieve or several layers of cheesecloth. Before filtering, it is recommended to taste the infusion – if the aroma and flavor seem weak, leave it for a few more days. Prepare the syrup: dissolve 300 g of sugar in 450 ml of water and place over heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, skim off any foam if present, and add to your infusion. Then pour another 300 ml of water into the pot used for the syrup, rinse it out, and add that to the tincture as well. In total, you should end up with approximately 3 L of product. Instead of sugar, you may use fructose, keeping in mind that it is 1.7 times sweeter than sucrose (i.e., regular sugar). Once the tincture and syrup are combined, your homemade Becherovka is ready.