Sweet Kokum

Ingredients

• Vodka – 300 ml
• Kokum Fruits (Candied) – 200 gr
• Ginger – 2cm
• Brown Muscovado Sugar – 30 gr
• Honey – 10 gr
• Lemon – ½ (Juice)
• Peppercorns (White) – 5

Preparation

1. Slice candied kokum pieces into smaller chunks if large.
2. Peel and thinly slice the ginger.
3. Lightly crush white peppercorns to open their aroma.
4. Add kokum, ginger, and pepper to a clean glass jar.
5. Add brown muscovado sugar and honey.
6. Pour vodka over ingredients until fully covered.
7. Add fresh lemon juice and stir gently.
8. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 10–14 days, shaking every 2–3 days.
9. Strain through fine cloth, bottle, and rest 5 days before serving chilled.