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Scotch wehay whisky liqueur in decanter with ingredients in front of jar

Scotch Wehay! Whisky Liqueur

Karon Grieve
A super tasty fruity sweet liqueur with the kick of scotch whisky
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 12 servings
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 ml Scotch whisky
  • 1 orange unwaxed or remove wax
  • 1 lemon unwaxed or remove wax
  • 1 lime unwaxed or remove wax
  • 2 cm ginger grated
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 225 g granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Pare the rind off the citrus fruits and pack into a large jar.
  • Squeeze in the citrus juice and add the whisky, sugar, rosemary and ginger.
  • Seal jar and shake well
  • Set aside in cool cupboard for 2 weeks shaking every day for first week to dissolve sugar.
  • Strain through a double layer of muslin to get a clear golden liquid and decant into pretty bottles.
  • Seal and label.

Notes

Your Scotch Wehay! liqueur will keep for up to a year in a cool dark place.
Remove wax from citrus fruit by washing in hot soapy water using a nail brush and rinse thoroughly in cold water and pat dry on clean tea towel.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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