Walnut Liqueur

Walnut liqueur is an alcoholic beverage prepared by macerating nuts, most commonly walnuts, but also hazelnuts or almonds, in spirit with sugar and spices added. A classic example is the Italian Nocino, made from green walnuts harvested in summer. The flavour is rich and bittersweet with pronounced nutty and spiced notes. Walnut liqueur is served as a digestif after a meal, but it is also used in confectionery and cooking, as an ingredient in creams, chocolate desserts, ice cream or coffee drinks. It works particularly well in Christmas baking and chocolate truffles.