Chokeberry tincture

8 servings

60 minutes

Chokeberry often comes in combination with cinnamon - the spice helps the berry to come together and better reveal its essence. Recipe from Nikolay Bobrov, chef of the Tunguska restaurant, Krasnoyarsk.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 797.6
• Proteins: 3.8g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 45.8g

Ingredients

• Black chokeberry: 2 kg
• Vodka: 2 l
• Sugar: 140 g
• Cinnamon sticks: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. Sort the berries, wash them well, and lightly dry with paper towels.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black chokeberry: 2 kg

2. Pour the berries into a suitable container and cover with vodka.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black chokeberry: 2 kg
   • Vodka: 2 l

3. Close loosely and let steep for 2 weeks.

4. Pour boiling water over the spice, let it sit for 10 minutes, then drain the water. Repeat this procedure 4 more times.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon sticks: 3 pieces

5. Filter the tincture through a cheesecloth or coffee filter.

6. Add sugar and cinnamon to the infusion, leave for another 2 days.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 140 g
   • Cinnamon sticks: 3 pieces

7. Filter the tincture again, pour it into bottles, and seal tightly.