Beeble Honey Vodka 50cl (30% ABV) - Artisan British Honey Vodka Liqueur (VOD500)

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In many ways, this recipe, which is from my new book, Spice, is mulled vodka: try a sheriff’s badge of star anise instead of the cinnamon, if you fancy, or a crushed nutmeg rather than the mace. I love drinking this as soon as it has had a chance to be chilled straight after making, but it is differently delicious after a few months, when it will be mellower. Enjoy stone-cold as a shot, lengthen with fizz or bring almost to a simmer in a pan and serve as a winter warmer. Crafted by Vermont-based distillery Caledonia Spirits, Barr Hill Vodka is distilled from raw honey and pays homage to the hard-working bees that contribute to its unique flavor. Their commitment to sustainability and supporting local bee populations has garnered Barr Hill numerous awards and a loyal fan base. Sobieski Karamel Before serving your Krupnik, siphon off the clear liquor from the bottle into a saucepan. (You can discard the sediment.) Walk into just about any large supermarket and you will see a selection of flavoured Vodkas from various countries for example, the UK, USA, Sweden, Poland and even Japan. A small sample are pictured and listed below. Most of which are great for parties and especially for using with Vodka Luges.

Not all Vodkas or flavoured Vodkas will have the same alcoholic content. They can range from around 30% up to or around 42%. If it is a Boozy party, then 40%+ is ideal. However, if the vicar and your Grand Mother are in attendence, toning down the alcoholic content may be more appropriate. Krupnik takes about ten minutes to assemble and 30 minutes to simmer– but then you’ll need to let it sit for about a week so the sediment from the spices and other ingredients have a chance to settle before drinking. (Plan accordingly if you want to serve this at your holiday parties.) Vodka is traditionally made by distilling fermented cereal grains like wheat and rye, but it can also be produced with potatoes, corn or sugar beet. It is a neutral, unaged spirit which Put the sugar and 400ml water in a large pan on a moderate heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat, leave to cool for five minutes, then pour as much of the warm syrup as will fill the infusion jar. Seal, leave to infuse for another week, then strain into a bottle. It will be bright and lively now, and will mellow and deepen in flavour over time: both are excellent. Again, this will keep indefinitely. Nutmeg syrup

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Someone in that Polish recipe group shared this Krupnik recipe. It was copied from an old Polish cookbook (although they didn’t say which one). By the looks of it, I suspect this recipe came from one of those cookbooks compiled by the ladies at church or other local community group. Strain the vodka-spice mixture into a sterilized bottle, and let it sit for about a week in a cool, dark location. It’s totally normal to see sediment at the bottom of the bottle – that sediment is just the spices you used to flavor the vodka settling as it sits. How do I serve Krupnik? The Dutch have advocaat, Trinidad and Tobago has ponche de crème, and my childhood had adverts for Warninks advocaat that promised a lifetime of sophistication. Almost all eggnogs are based on a core of spices, egg yolks and dairy; some use brandy, others whisky, many feature cream, others only condensed milk. This version, from Venezuela, and also from my new book, is a delight.

Krupnik can actually be served cold, warm, or hot – although hot or warm is traditional. We warmed our Krupnik just shy of simmering, then poured it into a heat-safe carafe for serving in cordial glasses. In recent years, honey vodka has gained traction among vodka lovers globally, with more commercial brands incorporating honey flavors into their product lines. Popular Honey Vodka Brands A tiny tot of this drinking vinegar, sipped like a fine whisky over a long while, gives me great pleasure, but it is equally good diluted with sparkling water, sparkling cider or fizz to lengthen it. Save the raspberries that are sieved out of the mix: they are superb on breakfast yoghurt or pancakes. The seven Honey Vodkas listed above will all be different. There is no 'best one' or 'worst one'. Flavours are created on your tongue. Beauty is in the eye of ther beholder. In this case a shot glass is all you need to decide! Pour the mix through a strainer into a jug, then decant into a sterilised jar or bottle. You can use the shrub immediately, but it’s better left to mature for a week in the fridge, where it will keep for three weeks or so.must have an alcoholic strength of no less than 37.5% for it to be classed as a vodka, according to European standards. In recent years there has been a growth in flavoured craft vodkas and an emergence of botanical vodkas. The growth in craft vodkas has also seen a boom in exceptional English vodkas with a focus on provenance. Put both sugars and 350ml water in a medium pan and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the nutmeg, simmer very gently for a few minutes, then take off the heat and leave to cool a little. Funnel it all into a clean bottle, then seal and refrigerate. It will keep in the fridge for at least a month. Raspberry and lemongrass shrub Here are just a few ideas and brands - it is by no means an exhaustive list of all that there is to have, it is just to give an example of what Honey Vodkas are available. Honey flavoured Vodkas Some of the honey flavoured vodkas are sweeter than others. Select the one you think would be most popular with your guests. Unfortunately that may mean trying one or two before your party / event date!

Pour the vodka or gin into a one-litre jar, add the lemongrass, citrus zest and lime leaves, stir well, then seal and leave to infuse for a week. The key is to find a balance between the honey's sweetness and the vodka's neutrality. This can be achieved by using quality ingredients and experimenting with different ratios. Put everything except the lemon and vodka in a large saucepan with 170ml water on a medium heat and bring slowly to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the honey. Take off the heat, leave to cool for 10 minutes, then stir in the lemon and vodka, cover and leave to infuse overnight. As a bartender, I've seen many trends come and go, but one ingredient that has stood the test of time is honey.ALL guests will love a real Honey Vodka but some will love it more than others depending on the level of the vodka's sweetness and of course the guest's own personal taste. On the whole, purchasing one or two bottles of Honey Vodka will be a success and you can't go wrong. Alcohol content

On a side note: The word “krupnik” is derived from the word “krupa” which means pearl barley – so that is why you might sometimes see a Polish barley soup called by the same krupnik name. You’ll want to buy Polish vodka that is made with potatoes – and our local liquor store suggested the Chopin label. (They told us that it is made in Poland from locally-sourced potatoes, which gives it a distinctive taste you won’t find in other types of vodkas that are not made with potatoes. Plus, it’s distilled four times for smoothness.) While not purely a honey vodka, Sobieski's Karamel offering combines honey and caramel's sweet flavors for a delectable spirit. The Polish brand Sobieski is known for its high-quality, affordable vodka, making Karamel a great choice for those looking to experiment with flavored vodka on a budget. Chopin Honey Vodka A delicious, refreshing variation on classic limoncello, which, when shop-bought, is too often closer to loo cleaner than something you’d actually want to drink. Enjoy cold as a digestivo or (if you intend to sleep where you are sat) “diluted” with sparkling wine. There are more Honey flavoured Vodkas in supermarkets, Off Licenses, Booze shops and the like for you to try and enjoy. If you have come across ones you particularly like or love, let us know and we will place them here for others to enjoy too.

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Honey vodka, or Krupnik in Polish, is believed to originate from the 16th-century Poland and Lithuania. This traditional liqueur is created by infusing vodka with honey and various spices and is known for its characteristic sweet yet warming flavor. Krupnik gained widespread popularity throughout Eastern Europe and found its way into the holiday traditions of many households.