Coriander schnapps

Coriander schnapps - based on whole, dried coriander seeds - is spicy and aromatic with flavours of citrus and pepper. The colour is very light golden.

It's mainly used to blend with other schnappses, or used in marinades, pickles, soups, curries, ratatouille, fish and meat dishes, stews, and barbecue sauces.

Very enjoyable on its own or served with hot chili dishes.

Coriander schnapps blends very well with...
caraway schnapps · dill schnapps · chili schnapps · pepper schnapps · star anise schnapps.

Also, see how you can easily...
turn your coriander schnapps into a liqueur.

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

The coriander plant - also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley - is an erect and highly aromatic annual herb that grows to the height of 35-90 centimeters.

It has bright green and pinnately divided leaves becoming more finely divided towards the top of the plant.

The white to pink flowers are arranged in umbels.

The plant is native to the Mediterranean and is one of the oldest known herbs - has been cultivated and used for more than 3000 years.

The highly scented leaves are used to flavour soups, salads, curries and meat dishes, especially in the Middle East and Asia.

The roots are used in Thai cooking.

The seeds are used in curries, curry powder, pickles, sausages, soups, stews and ratatouille.

The essential seed oil is used in various herbal remedies and dietary supplements - and to flavour gin, vermouth, liqueurs, tobacco and perfumery.

More information about the coriander plant

Recipe

For best result, use whole, dried coriander seeds of good quality.

Direction:

• Put 20-25 whole, dried coriander seeds in a clean glass jar with tight-fitting lid.
• Add 25 centiliter clear, unflavoured vodka - 40% alcohol content (80 proof).
• Let steep for 2-8 days in a dark place at room temperature,
  18-20°C (64-68°F).
• Shake lightly and taste it from time to time.
• Strain and filter your infusion into a clean glass bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid.
• Store (age) for a month or so in a dark place at room temperature before serving.

Note: If for some reason you are not satisfied with your infusion, there are ways to adjust both taste and flavours - click here to see how.

Serve your coriander schnapps at room temperature in suitable glasses. And remember to keep your schnapps bottle tightly closed and in a dark place before and between servings.