Orange vodka at home

Content

1 Useful properties of tincture
2 Subtleties of cooking
3 Homemade orange vodka recipes
4 Harm and contraindications
5 Storage rules
6 Conclusion

Orange vodka is a pleasant drink that is easy to prepare at home. In the classic recipe, the zest is peeled and infused in strong alcohol for a week. If desired, you can add ginger, coffee beans, lemon, honey and other aromatic ingredients.

Useful properties of tincture

The benefits of alcohol for the human body are questionable, and consumption in excessive quantities can be harmful to health. Adding orange zest to the alcohol base allows you to get not only a tasty, but also a medicinal infusion. The peels contain fiber, essential oils, vitamins and other valuable substances that benefit:

disinfection of the oral cavity;
cleaning blood vessels;
stimulation of digestion;
relief from nausea;
increasing immunity;
slight sedative effect;
pain relief during the monthly cycle;
stabilization of water-salt balance (due to high potassium content).

Subtleties of cooking

Making orange tincture with vodka is quite simple.You need to remove the zest (it is not necessary to add pulp) and infuse alcohol on it for 1-4 weeks. This is the general cooking scheme. However, the process also has its secrets, which are also worth considering:

The more oranges, the more aromatic the vodka tincture will be. As a general rule, take 2-4 medium fruits per 500 ml, but if desired, the quantity can be increased to 5-6 pieces.
The orange aroma is obtained by adding zest. To remove it, you need to remove only the top layer, avoiding the white part. It is bitter, which will worsen the taste of the finished drink.
If you need to get a vodka tincture with an orange flavor, it is recommended to use not only the zest, but also the pulp itself. Moreover, the seeds are first removed from it, and then the juice is obtained.
Fruit liqueurs are moderately sweet. Therefore, it is recommended to add 100-150 g of sugar or honey to the drink (calculated for 1 liter of finished vodka tincture). This can be done both at the initial stage and after cooking, focusing on your taste.
In some cases, the drink, on the contrary, should be bitter. For a pleasant flavor, add ginger or roasted coffee beans.
The sweet flavor can be balanced with delicate sourness. Citrus fruits such as lemon or lime are also used for this.

You can use aromatic blood oranges to prepare the tincture.

Homemade orange vodka recipes

You can make orange vodka using different recipes. The preparation technology is the same - infuse the pulp or zest of the fruit in alcohol for at least one week. After this, you need to taste and, if necessary, add sugar or honey. This drink should be served well chilled.

Classic orange liqueur with vodka

A quick recipe for vodka made with orange peels and fruits allows you to prepare a flavorful drink in just a week. To do this, take the following ingredients:

oranges – 4 pcs.;
strong alcohol – 500 ml;
sugar – 150 g.

The recipe consists of the following steps:

It is necessary to scald the oranges with hot water, wipe and remove the zest without the white part. This can be done with a special knife or vegetable saver.
Grind and put in a jar of alcohol.
Get freshly squeezed juice from the pulp, first removing the seeds.
Mix juice with sugar. Heat the liquid over low heat until the crystals are completely dissolved (no need to boil).
Cool and mix all ingredients.
Place in a warm place. Let it brew for 5-7 days. Shake occasionally.

When serving, you can add lemon juice to the drink.

Orange liqueur with honey and vodka

Another quick recipe for orange tincture with vodka will take no more than two weeks. For preparation you will need the following ingredients:

vodka – 2 l;
oranges – 2 pcs.;
aromatic honey – 150-200 g.

The instructions are:

Cut the fruit into equal cubes - preferably with a side of 2-3 cm.
Place in a drink bottle.
Dissolve honey separately in a small volume of vodka.
Connect all components.
Let stand for a week in a dark place (room temperature).
Filter to remove precipitate.
Then let it sit for another week and taste.

The aromatic alcohol composition will be ready in 1-2 weeks

Orange peel tincture with vodka

The drink made from orange peel has a particularly rich aroma, so vodka tincture is often prepared using the peels.They contain the maximum amount of essential oils and other valuable components, making the drink not only tasty, but also healthy. For preparation take:

vodka – 500 ml;
sugar – 120 g;
orange zest – 25 g;
water – 350 ml.

The cooking instructions are as follows:

Wash the oranges and obtain fresh zest, carefully cutting off only the top layer (without the white part).
Chop the peel thoroughly with a sharp knife. Place the raw materials in a jar of vodka.
Place a pan of water on the fire and dissolve sugar in it.
Bring to a boil, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Mix thoroughly and let the syrup cool.
Then combine all the components, seal the jar and let it stand in a warm, dark place for a week.
Strain the drink and taste it. Within a week it should turn golden and acquire a pleasant aroma.

For a festive feast, ice, fresh fruit or berries are added to the glasses with the drink.

Recipe for vodka with orange and coffee

The aroma of coffee harmonizes well with citrus fruits. It gives the drink a delicate bitterness, which is especially noticeable if served very chilled. The following products are used for preparation:

strong alcoholic drink – 500 ml;
large orange – 1 pc.;
roasted coffee beans – 30-40 pcs.

Sequencing:

Rinse the fruit thoroughly. Make 30-40 cross-shaped cuts on the surface.
Insert one coffee bean into each cut.
Place an orange in a jar of drink.
Cover tightly and let stand in a dark, warm place for a week.
Then drain the liquid into another container - the tincture is ready for use.

Advice! You can infuse this drink for 2-3 weeks. This will allow the flavor of the beans to be better revealed.

To get a healing tincture with a coffee-citrus aroma, it is enough to soak it for 7-10 days

Vodka infused with oranges and ginger

You can infuse vodka with oranges and ginger. A little honey is traditionally added to such drinks. The pleasant sweetness goes well with the rather strong flavors of ginger and alcohol. The following products are used for preparation:

strong alcohol – 500 ml;
fruits – 6 pcs.;
boiled water – 400 ml;
ginger – 30 g;
aromatic honey - 4 tbsp. l.

For cooking, it is advisable to take fresh ginger rather than powdered one.

The recipe consists of several steps:

First, take two fruits out of six and fill them with hot (but not boiling) water for 5-6 minutes.
Peel off the surface layer of zest without the white part. Grind the zest thoroughly.
Finely chop the ginger. Add it along with the zest to the vodka.
Place the container with alcohol in a dark, warm place. Shake periodically.
A week later, peel the remaining four oranges, remove the seeds and obtain freshly squeezed juice, filter it.
Dissolve honey in warm water (preferably boiled) and combine with juice.
The tincture is filtered. After this, mix all the components.

The drink must be cooled before serving.

Vodka tincture of oranges and lemons

If the orange brings a pleasant sweetness, then the lemon enriches the tincture with an interesting sourness. It also contains essential oils that give the drink a citrus aroma. Main components:

orange – 1 pc.;
lemon – 1 pc.;
strong alcohol – 500 ml;
sugar – 50 g.

The instructions are:

Wash the fruits, pour hot water over them for 5-6 minutes.
Remove the zest with a sharp knife and chop it thoroughly.
Place in a jar, add sugar and stir.
Leave in a dark, warm place for 3-4 weeks.
Filter and taste.

The lemon-orange flavor is well revealed when ice cubes are added to alcohol.

Harm and contraindications

In excessive quantities, any alcoholic drink (even homemade) will be harmful. Drinking alcohol leads to negative consequences:

disruption of the nervous system, especially the brain;
ulcer, gastritis;
deterioration of liver function;
changes in the functioning of the pancreas;
risk of developing arrhythmia and hypertension;
infertility.

Harm to the body can be caused by the orange component. Citrus contains substances that cause allergic reactions in many people - itching, redness of the skin, rashes. Due to the high acid content, orange (especially freshly squeezed juice) has a bad effect on people with gastritis. Fruit acids destroy tooth enamel.

Eating oranges in moderation does not lead to harmful effects

Therefore, in some cases, citrus tincture cannot be taken. Contraindications may include:

diabetes;
diseases of the cardiovascular system;
pathologies of the digestive system;
any types of allergies;
nervous system disorders (including insomnia, increased anxiety);
epilepsy;
sexually transmitted infections;
respiratory infections.

Alcohol is strictly contraindicated for children and adolescents of any age group, as well as during pregnancy and lactation (all periods).

It is worth remembering about contraindications to the consumption of orange, lemon and other citrus fruits:

gastritis with high acidity;
ulcerative formations in the stomach, intestines;
allergy;
diabetes mellitus (with limitation);
high levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia).

Storage rules

The tincture is stored in the refrigerator, cellar or other cool, dark place at a temperature of 2-6 degrees Celsius. The maximum period is 12-15 months. You can keep the container at room temperature, but no more than 3-4 weeks. If the bottle has already been opened, it can only be stored in the refrigerator.

Conclusion

Orange vodka is the simplest homemade drink that can be prepared in just a few days. This is a delicious fruit infusion that is quite healthy in moderation. Served chilled with meat dishes, and also used to make cocktails.