Horseradish Schnapps

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Horseradish Schnapps

Postby Tuner » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:15 am

Horseradish Schnapps
You need fresh horseradish root for this liquor. Jarred prepared horseradish is too finely grated, which tends to make the spirit overly cloudy. It also contains trace amounts of vinegar, oil, and salt, which would affect the clean, clear flavor.
Whole horseradish root has practically no aroma, but when it is grated, the broken cells produce mustard oil (horseradish and mustard belong to the same botanical family), which irritates your mucous membranes. The membranes weep to rid your system of the irritating oil, producing a cleansing effect throughout your skull. That effect, though moderately painful, is wonderfully refreshing.
Makes 1 pint
Ingredients
1 fifth (750 ml/3 1/4 cups) vodka (80-100 proof)
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded fresh horseradish root
Instructions
1. Combine the vodka and horseradish in a half-gallon jar. Stir to moisten the horseradish.
2. Seal the jar and put it in a cool, dark cabinet until the liquid smells and tastes strongly of horseradish, 2 to 4 hours.
3. Strain the mixture with a mesh strainer lined with several layers of dampened cheesecloth into a clean quart jar. Do not push on the solids to extract more liquid.
4. Seal and store in a cool, dark cabinet. Use within 1 year.

Note: The liqueur will precipitate small bits of horseradish as it sits. These are not harmful, but you might find them unattractive. Obviously this is the vodka of choice for Bloody Mary's . Also makes a lethal shooter.
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Re: Horseradish Schnapps

Postby Wobblyboot » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:50 pm

Has anyone tried this yet? Where would u get the horseradish root from :-B
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Re: Horseradish Schnapps

Postby Professor Green » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:07 pm

Horseradish is a root vegetable so the root is the part you eat. I expect you'd be able to get it at a green grocer or perhaps an Asian grocer.

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Re: Horseradish Schnapps

Postby Tuner » Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:36 am

HORSERADISH GROWING INFORMATION © Frances Michaels
BOTANICAL NAME:Armoracia rusticana syn. A. lapathifolia
COMMON NAME: Horseradish
ORIGIN: Eastern Europe
FAMILY: Brassicaceae syn. Cruciferae

PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial to 1.5m high on a tapering, fleshy taproot to 60 cm long and 5 cm thick, it has large basal leaves, 30-100 cm long, with toothed margins. The white flowers appear mid-summer to mid-autumn. It tolerates damp soils and grows vigorously. It does best in temperate climates, to the point of becoming an 'edible weed' in some gardens. In warmer, more humid areas it can still be productive but is prone to attack by caterpillars in autumn. In tropical zones it is unlikely to do well, Horseradish tree is a good alternative. It should be planted in a permanent position and not be disturbed as new plants will arise from any broken roots and it would quickly become invasive if cultivated.

https://www.greenharvest.com.au/Plants/ ... adish.html
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Re: Horseradish Schnapps

Postby Wobblyboot » Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:10 pm

Straight outa this book tuner :shock: https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/2 ... lo-grand-m
I happened to finally find some horseradish root :handgestures-thumbupleft: grated some and added it to some neutral, left it for 2 days (it didn’t get bitter) like I’ve seen on other recipes, filtered it and tried it straight away. A bit disappointing I thought, was expecting a decent “bite” to it but it was fairly bland....found another couple ways to do it, will add some more to this but sliced this time and leave it 2-4 days :-B
https://www.danish-schnapps-recipes.com ... adish.html
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-make-h ... ka-2215727
And then if I find some more I will try this;




Since ancient times horseradish infusion has been noted for its flawless flavor and healthy properties. By decree of Peter the Great, each and every farmstead had to keep a certain amount of this beverage to serve only hard labor workers and those working in the cold. This well-tried recipe will let you prepare a very savory drink.

Fresh root can be replaced with canned, dried or frozen horseradish. Although, this will make the liqueur less fragrant because semi-finished products lose some of their healthy properties and aroma.

Wheat vodka is perfect for ‘hrenovuha’ but you can also use moonshine or ethanol (diluted to %40-45) as alcohol base. Even mediocre moonshine can turn into an excellent drink after horseradish infusion.

Ingredients:

Vodka (alcohol, moonshine) – 0.5 liter
Liquid honey – 1 teaspoon
Horseradish – 7-10 cm
Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (optional)
Wholegrain mustard – 1 teaspoon (optional)
Adding lemon juice and mustard makes the flavor milder.

Hrenovuha Recipe

Peel and grate the horseradish.
Mix the lemon juice, honey, and mustard in a glass bottle or container.
Add vodka (moonshine or diluted alcohol), seal, and shake a few times.
Let it infuse in a warm dark place for 4 days. Shake the container once a day.
Filter the infusion through cheesecloth and strain through cotton wool. Then pour it into a glass vessel and seal. Homemade ‘hrenovuha’ should have a yellowish color and pleasant fragrant aroma.
Keep away from direct sunlight. Shelf-life in a sealed bottle is up to 2-3 years. 36-38% ABV.


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