Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Mint Rosolio, a Fresh and Aromatic Sicilian Liqueur
Discover mint rosolio, a traditional Sicilian liqueur, perfect for celebrating any occasion with freshness and flavour!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 50 mint leaves
- ✓ 400 ml of alcohol at 90°
- ✓ 1 lemon (only the yellow peel)
- ✓ 400 g of caster sugar
- ✓ 800 ml of water
📊 Nutritional Information
Mint rosolio is a traditional Sicilian liqueur with deep roots in the island's food and wine culture.
With its freshness and delicate mint aroma, it's perfect for celebrating special occasions like weddings and christenings.
Its history is embedded in the past when it was homemade and offered to guests as a sign of goodwill.
The name 'rosolio' derives from the Latin phrase 'ros soli', meaning 'dew of the sun', evoking images of fresh Sicilian days.
This liqueur, with its moderate alcohol content and intense mint fragrance, is ideal for savouring on warm summer evenings or as a digestif after a rich meal.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Clean the mint leaves with a damp cloth and place them in a jar with the alcohol and lemon peel.
- 2
Seal the jar and let it macerate for three days.
- 3
Prepare a syrup by dissolving the sugar in 800 ml of warm water, then let it cool.
- 4
Mix the syrup with the filtered maceration liquid.
- 5
Seal the container hermetically and let it rest for a month.
- 6
Filter the content, then bottle the liquid.
- 7
Serve the mint rosolio chilled to enhance its aroma.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a more intense aroma, you can add a few basil leaves during maceration. If you prefer a sweeter taste, slightly increase the amount of sugar.
📦 Storage
- • Store in a cool, dark place.
- • The bottled rosolio can be kept for several months.
- • Always serve chilled to best appreciate its flavour.
Thank you for choosing to make mint rosolio. I hope this recipe brings a taste of Sicilian tradition directly to your home. Enjoy your tasting!
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