[Ansteorra] Allspice berries: Kupnik receipe

[Tim Matthews]

Honeyed vodka or krupnik, served hot or cold, is a favorite among Poles. And, since it's steeped in aromatic spices, less than top-shelf vodka will do just fine. Krupnik is the only alcoholic beverage served at the solemn wigilia or Christmas Eve dinner. No matter what temperature it's served at, krupnik warms the body from the inside out. Perfect for the holidays! 

Makes about 1 quart Krupnik
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
•	2 tablespoons cold water
•	2 cups sugar
•	4 cups boiling water
•	1/4 vanilla bean, split
•	1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
•	2 whole cloves
•	1 small cinnamon stick, cracked in half
•	10 black peppercorns
•	20 allspice berries
•	1 1/3 cups honey
•	Zest from 1 orange
•	2 cups vodka
Preparation:
1.	In a large saucepan, combine cold water and sugar and heat until it dissolves. Add boiling water, vanilla bean, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and allspice. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. 
2.	Strain the simple syrup you've just created through cheesecloth or a coffee filter and return to the saucepan. Add the honey and zest, and heat, stirring, until the honey has completely dissolved. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. 
3.	Gradually stir in vodka. Serve hot. If serving, cold, let honeyed vodka come to room temperature, transfer to a lidded jar and refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.


Ld. Albin Oil de Larrun
Shire Adlersruhe


--- On Tue, 10/19/10, Roysen AriManna <glassrose_95 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Roysen AriManna <glassrose_95 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Allspice berries
> To: " Inc.Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA" <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 3:38 AM
> Don't leave us hanging. We all like a
> good holiday brew recipe.
> 
> In Love & Light,  Arimanna  
> aka Paula
> 
> 
> --- On Mon, 10/18/10, Tim Matthews <albin_oil_de_larrun at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
> From: Tim Matthews <albin_oil_de_larrun at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Allspice berries
> To: " Inc.Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA" <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Date: Monday, October 18, 2010, 9:35 PM
> 
> Thanks all.. Never bought the berries before, sometimes
> these recipies call for things that are elusive..
> 
> As for being period, thats not really an issue.. Its for a
> brew I want to try .. Its a cultural drink for the
> holidays.. :)
> 
> Albin
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Mon, 10/18/10, Stefan li Rous <StefanliRous at austin.rr.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Stefan li Rous <StefanliRous at austin.rr.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Allspice berries
> > To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> > Date: Monday, October 18, 2010, 1:58 AM
> > On Oct 17, 2010, at 8:23 PM, Tim
> > Matthews wrote:
> > 
> > > Anyone know where to find Allspice berries?
> > > 
> > > Ld. Albin Oil de Larrun
> > 
> > As Eadric says, in pretty much any grocery store. It
> should
> > be available as both whole berries and powdered. 
> > 
> > Just in case you aren't aware, they are a New World
> plant
> > that wasn't discovered until after Columbus' voyages.
> > 
> > Stefan
> > 
> > --------
> > THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn
> > Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
> >    Mark S. Harris       
> >    Austin, Texas       
> >   StefanliRous at austin.rr.com
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