The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3459 — Old Moscow White Vodka
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3459 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
The historical recipe calls for ginger, galangal, sage, English mint and anise, each in the same quantity of 12 zolotniks.
The flavourings are first steeped in spirit for eighteen days. The original then refers to adding spring water and redistilling the infusion.
Historical editorial note: The distillation step is documented for historical research only, not as modern home-production guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3459. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.