Sweet and thick Christmas liqueur with aromatic flavours typical for this time of year. It is just delicious, perfect for a long winter evenings. Ready to be enjoyed right after preparing.
Makes about 750 ml
- 500 ml heavy cream (30%-36% fat)
- 300 ml white vodka
- 100 grams bitter chocolate
- 0,5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1/4-1/2 cup orange juice
- orange peel from 1/2 of orange, without white part
- 1 tbsp gingerbread spice mix
- 1/2 tsp dry ginger
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Pour 100-150ml of cream to the pot. Add chopped chocolate.
Put in on a low heat and stir until the chocolate melts completely.
Add the rest of the cream stirring continuously. Add cinnamon stick and orange peel.
In a separate bowl mix sugar with gingerbread spice mix and dry ginger.
Add the dry ingredients to the cream and melted chocolate and stir until dissolve completely.
Remove the pot from a heat and cool.
Add vodka and stir quite rapidly. When vodka is stirred in, add orange juice.
Mix all together until you reach a smooth consistency.
Pour the liqueur into a bottle.
Keep it in a cool place but not in the fridge. Use within 3-4 weeks.
