METHOD OF PRODUCING BITTER LIQUEUR Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: alcoholic beverage industry. SUBSTANCE: method involves preparation of 65.8-% sugar syrup and dissolving of anise oil in ethyl rectified alcohol of the highest purification in ratio 1:100. Calculated quantity of ethyl rectified alcohol of the highest purification is mixed with alcoholic solution of anise oil in ratio 1:100 for 3-5 min, and the first stage of blending is carried out. Then aromatic alcohols of lemon oil and coriander, 65.8-% sugar syrup and treated water with hardness up to 0.2 mole/cu.m are introduced in mixture of the first stage. Blend volume is brought up to 1000 dal, thus carrying out the second stage of blending. The prepared blend is mixed for 15-30 min, filtered and bottled. The proposed liqueur has lemon flavor. EFFECT: improved organoleptical properties, increased stability and broadened assortment of bitter liqueurs. 1 tbl, 3 ex