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Walnut brandy served in a bottle
Aromatic and rich homemade walnut brandy in a bottle

Green Walnut Liqueur (Nocino Style)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Green walnut liqueur (similar to Italian Nocino) is a staple of Hungarian home pantries. Made from unripe walnuts gathered around late June (St. John's Eve) while the shells are still soft. Rich in Vitamin C and tannins, the long aging process turns the liqueur dark brown, almost black, with a flavor profile recalling the finest herbal digestifs.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 56 days
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mason jar (min 2-3 quarts)
  • Rubber gloves (Mandatory!)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cheesecloth
  • Swing-top bottles

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Wear gloves! Wash walnuts and quarter them.

Tip: Cut surfaces oxidize/brown immediately; this is natural.
2 ✓

Place nuts in jar with cinnamon, cloves, split vanilla.

Tip: Orange peel or ginger also works well.
3 ✓

Cover completely with alcohol. Seal air-tight.

Tip: Exposed nuts mold. Alcohol preserves submerged parts.
4 ✓

Place in sunny spot for 6 weeks. Shake daily.

Tip: Heat aids extraction. Liquid darkens progressively.
5 ✓

Strain through cheesecloth.

Tip: Don't squeeze too hard to keep it clear.
6 ✓

Make syrup: Boil sugar/water, cool completely.

Tip: Never add hot syrup to alcohol.
7 ✓

Mix spirit with syrup, bottle, age in dark 2 weeks+.

Tip: Resting smooths the harsh alcohol bite.

Recipe FAQ

When to pick?
Mid-to-late June, while you can easily pierce the whole nut with a needle. Hard shells are no good.
Stained hands?
Walnut juglone is a stubborn dye. Lemon juice helps, but it takes days to fade. Wear gloves!

Ingredients

  • 10 whole Green Unripe Walnuts
  • 1 quart Fruit Brandy or Vodka
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean
  • 5 whole Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Water