The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3472 — Clove Vodka
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3472 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash, dry and coarsely pound cloves and cinnamon, then infuse them in spirit. After two or three weeks strain and clarify as described for raspberry vodka in recipe No. 3469.
For ¼ vedro spirit the printed list gives 4 glasses water, 6 zolotniks cloves, 1 zolotnik white cinnamon, ½ zolotnik lemon zest and 1½ pounds sugar.
Historical editorial note: The reference to historical purification does not provide modern safe handling instructions.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3472. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.