RCI-BV.003.0020.001
Château d'Barre
Château d'Barre is a more expensive, homemade version of "Syrup" (the drink, also known as "purple drank"). There is also a variation called "Huile de Beaujolais", in which Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes is replaced by Beaujolais nouveau, a red wine.
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- refined sugar1 kilogram
- .5 litres tonic water0 unit
- Chateau d’Yquem<sup>®</sup> Sauternes1 cup
- opium poppy pods5 unit
Method
1
Combine the refined sugar and tonic water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook without stirring to avoid crystallization.
5 minutes
3
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool for 2–3 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
4
Stir in the Château d'Yquem Sauternes, blending thoroughly to incorporate the wine into the syrup.
5
Lightly crush the opium poppy pods to release their seeds and aromatic compounds, then add them to the syrup.
6
Let the mixture steep for several minutes to infuse the poppy flavor, then strain through fine cheesecloth into serving glasses.
7
Serve at room temperature or chilled, depending on preference.