Liquore al cumino, also known as cumin liqueur, is a traditional Italian liqueur that can be found in the Marche region of Italy. This unique liqueur is made by infusing cumin seeds in alcohol, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic drink. It is commonly enjoyed as a digestif after a meal or used as an ingredient in cocktails.
In the Marche region, you can find Liquore al cumino in various towns and communes. One popular place to find this liqueur is in the town of Ascoli Piceno. Here, you can visit local liquor stores such as Enoteca Vino e Convivio or La Cantina dei Sapori to purchase a bottle of Liquore al cumino.
Another town where you can find this liqueur is Macerata. In Macerata, you can visit stores like Enoteca La Bottega del Vino or La Cantina del Gusto to find Liquore al cumino.
One Traditional Recipess that incorporates Liquore al cumino is the “Cumin Sour” cocktail. To make this cocktail, mix 2 ounces of Liquore al cumino, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy!
Another recipe that showcases the unique flavor of Liquore al cumino is the “Cumin Biscotti.” To make these delicious biscuits, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup of Liquore al cumino, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1/4 cup of milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Shape the dough into small biscuits and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Liquore al cumino has received the prestigious PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food and drink products. The specifications for Liquore al cumino include using cumin seeds from specific regions, infusing them in alcohol for a specific period of time, and following traditional production methods.
Sources:
– “Liquore al cumino” – Enoteca Vino e Convivio (enotecavinoeconvivio.it)
– “Liquore al cumino” – La Cantina dei Sapori (lacantinadeisapori.it)
– “Liquore al cumino” – Enoteca La Bottega del Vino (bottegadelvinomacerata.it)
– “Liquore al cumino” – La Cantina del Gusto (lacantinadelgusto.it)
– “Cumin Sour Cocktail Recipe” – Liquore al cumino (liquoreal.cumino.it)
– “Cumin Biscotti Recipe” – Liquore al cumino (liquoreal.cumino.it)
– “PAT Recognition” – Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies (politicheagricole.it)