The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3471 — Caraway Vodka
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3471 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Take ¼ vedro spirit with 18 zolotniks caraway seeds and leave in a warm place for two to three weeks.
The source describes clarifying it and combining with syrup from 3 glasses water and 1½ pounds sugar, then finishing as for raspberry vodka in recipe No. 3469.
Historical editorial note: The linked historic purification steps are not validated contemporary alcohol-safety guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3471. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.