For lovers of sweet alcohol with a milky flavor, I suggest making cream liqueur at home. The recipe is simple and does not require rare ingredients. Another important feature is that you can not insist on the drink, but proceed to tasting immediately after preparation. It is advisable to use aged alcohol: whiskey, cognac or rum, then light tannic notes will appear that perfectly complement the taste of coffee and cream. Vodka, diluted alcohol or highly purified moonshine (without an unpleasant odor) are also suitable.
Attention! The taste of liquor strongly depends on the quality of the cream: it must be fresh and of the specified fat content (a difference of 1-2% is acceptable).
Ingredients:
- whiskey (rum, cognac, vodka) – 400 ml;
- cream with a fat content of 10% – 300 ml;
- ground coffee – 1 tablespoon;
- vanilla sugar – 0,5 teaspoon;
- sugar – 2-3 tablespoons (to taste).
cream liqueur recipe
1. Heat the cream over low heat, but do not bring to a boil so that it does not curdle.
2. Add sugar and coffee, mix until smooth. Remove from stove. Cover with a lid and cool to room temperature.
3. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a sieve.
4. Pour in the alcohol base (whiskey, rum or vodka), mix. Sweeten with additional sugar if desired.
5. Pour into a glass bottle or jar. Close hermetically. After 2-3 hours in the refrigerator, the drink is ready to drink. The shelf life of homemade cream liqueur in the refrigerator is 20-30 days, but it is better to prepare the drink in small batches for a specific occasion and drink it in a couple of days. Fortress – 18-20%.
In case of stratification (does not affect the quality), shake several times before use.
The complete cooking technology is shown in the video.
What to drink cream liqueur with
Home-made or store-bought liquor is served at the end of the feast for dessert, an appropriate appetizer: fruits, sweet pastries, ice cream. Cream liqueurs are drunk neat as they do not mix well with other drinks. For example, when mixed with sour juices, cream quickly curdles, and when diluted with mineral water, it loses its taste.
The only exception is that you can put a few ice cubes in the glass. Another good option is to serve cream liqueur with tea or coffee.