The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3416 — Lingonberry Nalivka
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3416 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
In spring take ¼–½ pound dried wormwood, cover with 1 vedro vodka and allow to infuse.
In autumn fill one-third of a large bottle with fully ripe lingonberries. Fill it with the wormwood-infused vodka and let stand in a room for about two months.
Drain and sweeten with ¼–¾ pound sugar per bottle.
Historical editorial note: Wormwood species and thujone content vary, and the historical steeping quantities are not a modern verified safe formulation.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3416. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.