Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur) Recipe). This is a sweet, very potent beverage that can be found at Lithuanian festivals and Lithuanian social clubs in Baltimore. They usually pronounce it 'VIT-a-tis'. Viryta is usually homemade by descendants of Lithuanian immigrants, using recipes that have been handed down through the generations, and is a popular commodity around the holidays. It took me years to finally get someone to teach me how to make it; most of the people around Baltimore who make it are very secretive about their family recipes! I'd probably catch an earful if she knew I posted it online!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 1week1day

Total: 1week1day

Servings: 36

Yield: 2 750ml bottles

Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur) Recipe

Ingredients

1 lemon

1 orange

1 pound honey

3 ½ cups bottled water

3 cups white sugar

3 tablespoons caraway seeds

25 whole cloves

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

2 pints 190 proof grain alcohol

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Peel orange and lemon in a circular motion in a large strip. Place peels in a warm dry area to dry for 24 hours.

Step 2

Stir honey 1 cup water sugar caraway seeds cloves vanilla extract cinnamon and ground nutmeg together in a large pot; bring to a rolling boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add dried orange and lemon peels to honey mixture; continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat; discard fruit peels. Stir grain alcohol and remaining 2 1/2 cups water into honey mixture. Transfer mixture to a glass container and tightly cover with a lid. Place in a cool location out of direct sunlight and let set gently swirling container every few days for 1 week.

Step 4

Strain mixture through double-layered cheesecloth to remove sediment. Pour liqueur into bottles or decanters and seal.

Nutritional Information

Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 186.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 28.1g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 27.1g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 4.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 0.5mcg

Calcium: 12.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 2.5mg 1%

Potassium: 17.7mg 1%

Sodium: 3mg

Calories From Fat: 1.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.