Bargnolino Recipe: Crafting Italy's Legendary Herbal Walnut Liqueur

Ingredients

• 1 liter high-proof alcohol (95% grain alcohol or pure spirits)
• 500 ml neutral grain spirit (vodka can be substituted)
• 40-50 green unripe walnuts (husks still soft and green)
• Fresh green walnut husks
• Organic cinnamon stick
• 2-3 whole cloves
• Small piece of star anise
• Fresh orange zest
• Pure spring water
• 250-300 g organic cane sugar
• 100 ml pure honey
• 50 ml neutral glycerin (for smoothness)
• Pinch of natural sea salt