Aronia Eclipse

Dark chokeberry, lemon and spice vodka for a deep aronia eclipse

Aronia Eclipse is a liqueur woven from shadows and light. Chokeberries lend their midnight color, evoking the rare beauty of an eclipse where darkness hides the sun or moon. Their tart depth is softened with sugar and earthy buckwheat honey, while ginger, cinnamon, and juniper bring warmth and a whisper of spice. The drink matures with patience, revealing a complexity that feels both natural and celestial—a liqueur to savor in moments of stillness or shared celebration.

Ingredients

Vodka – 1 L
Chokeberries (Aronia) – 1kg
White Sugar - 200g
Honey (Gryczany) - 50g
Lemon – 1 (Juice)
Ginger - 2 cm
Cinnamon – ½ stick
Juniper Berry – 3 pcs

Preparation

Wash and drain chokeberries
Lightly crush to release juices without breaking seeds
Place berries in a clean glass jar
Add lemon juice, sliced ginger, half a cinnamon stick, and three juniper berries
Pour vodka over until everything is covered
Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 3 months, shaking once a week
After infusion, strain through a sieve, then filter through cheesecloth or coffee filter until clear
Return the liquid to a clean jar, add sugar and buckwheat honey, stir until fully dissolved
Seal again and let it rest for 2–3 weeks to allow flavors to blend
Finally, bottle and mature at least 1 month before tasting