Gentian Liqueur

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Infusionist_br
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Gentian Liqueur

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I'm trying to make some White Negroni. Can't find gentian liqueur where I live, not even in my country. So I want to make my own. Any recipes out there? I know its not something popular, but can't hurt to ask... ha! Thanks!
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NZChris
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Steep some root in your chosen base spirit, filter, taste, then dilute it to suit your purpose. I ordered some a couple of days ago and when it arrives, that is what I'll be doing.
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If you want something a little more complex, here is a recipe from "Il Liquorista Pratico", by Luigi Sala (1931):

Gentian root 50g
Mace 10g
Clove 10g
Cinnamon 10g
Calamus 20g
Alcohol 4l
Water 6l
Sugar 4kg

Macerate the botanicals in the alcohol for 8 days, dilute with the sugar syrup, filter.

I've not tested it myself, but I've generally been pleased with the recipes from this book that I have tried.
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NZChris wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 10:29 pm Steep some root in your chosen base spirit, filter, taste, then dilute it to suit your purpose. I ordered some a couple of days ago and when it arrives, that is what I'll be doing.
Yeah. I'm kinda looking for exact numbers... amounts... etc. But thanks!
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sweeps wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 11:20 am If you want something a little more complex, here is a recipe from "Il Liquorista Pratico", by Luigi Sala (1931):

Gentian root 50g
Mace 10g
Clove 10g
Cinnamon 10g
Calamus 20g
Alcohol 4l
Water 6l
Sugar 4kg

Macerate the botanicals in the alcohol for 8 days, dilute with the sugar syrup, filter.

I've not tested it myself, but I've generally been pleased with the recipes from this book that I have tried.
Oh man... great tip. Just downloaded the book! Good things to come... 👍
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Is there an English translation available?
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Never seen one.
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How about this? Haven't tried it yet, but I'll be making it as soon as my Gentian root comes in.

GENZIANA Italian Amaro - homemade liquor with Original Italian recipe


Highly recommend watching this guy.

Edit: I know it's not what you're after, but it is kind of related.
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My Gentian root order never arrived and I got refunded. :(
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