Liquore al basilico
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Preparation time
25 minutiDifficulty
MediaCooking time
25 minutiServings
10Riposo
480 oreLiquore aromatico al basilico. Da preparare durante il periodo estive. Ottima idea regalo!
Ingredients
- Water500 ml
- Food grade alcohol500 ml
- Granulated sugar400 g
- Basil50 g
- Lemon zestto taste
Procedure
0. Wash and dry the basil leaves thoroughly. If using lemon zest, wash the lemon thoroughly and remove only the yellow part with a peeler, avoiding the bitter white part.
1. Place the basil leaves and lemon zest in a large glass jar. Pour the pure alcohol into the jar, making sure the leaves are completely submerged. Seal the jar tightly and let it steep in a cool, dark place for 15-20 days, shaking the jar gently every day.
2. After the soaking period, prepare the syrup. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let the syrup cool completely.
3. Strain the macerated liquid through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove the basil leaves and lemon zest. Mix the cooled sugar syrup with the filtered alcohol.
4. Transfer the liqueur to clean glass bottles and seal tightly. Let it rest in a cool, dark place for at least a month before drinking. This will allow the flavors to meld better.
5. Chemistry of Basil Liqueur
6. During maceration, the alcohol acts as a solvent, extracting aromatic compounds from the basil leaves. Basil's essential oils, such as eugenol and linalool, dissolve in the alcohol, giving the liqueur its characteristic aroma.
7. Dissolving sugar in water creates a saturated solution that, when cooled and mixed with alcohol, balances the liqueur's sweetness. Sugar not only adds sweetness but also acts as a preservative, stabilizing the final product.
8. Filtering removes solid particles (basil leaves and lemon zest), leaving a clear liquid. This step is crucial to obtaining a liqueur that is pleasing to the eye and palate.
9. During maturation, volatile compounds continue to combine, enhancing the liqueur's aromatic profile. Alcohol facilitates the solubilization and stabilization of aromas, allowing for a more uniform and complex infusion.
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Creation date Aug 03, 2024
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