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Lovers of homemade alcohol know how to make tinctures from a wide variety of berries and fruits. Cranberry tincture has a special taste and a pleasant color. This is not just a northern swamp berry, but a whole set of useful substances. Therefore, in moderate quantities, the tincture will strengthen the immune system and avoid colds.
Cranberry tincture with vodka
To prepare a classic recipe for cranberry tincture with vodka, you will need a small amount of ingredients:
- 250 g cranberries;
- half a liter of vodka;
- a tablespoon of granulated sugar;
- If desired, you can add 50 ml of water.
The step-by-step algorithm for preparing the tincture is simple, and it can be done at home even by an inexperienced winemaker:
- Sort and wash the cranberries, separating all diseased specimens.
- Grind the berries until smooth. This can be done with a blender or using a wooden rolling pin.
- Add vodka to the mixture.
- Close the container with the cranberries and place in a dark, warm place for 2 weeks. It is also necessary to shake the mixture once every 3 days.
- After 14 days, you need to filter the drink and squeeze out the cake.
If you are not satisfied with the sour taste of the resulting drink, then you can do other manipulations:
- Boil syrup from sugar and water, then let it cool.
- Add to drink.
- Cover and leave to steep for a month.
The shelf life of the tincture is up to three years if all storage rules are followed.
How to infuse vodka with cranberries
You can infuse vodka with cranberries according to the classic recipe. To do this you will need a glass of cranberries and half a liter of quality vodka.
In this case, the berries need to be sorted and only healthy and whole fruits left. The berries need to be mashed and poured with vodka. After this, place it in a dark and cool room for 14 days.
After two weeks, be sure to filter the tincture, only then can you enjoy its full taste.
Cranberry alcoholic drink
In addition to the classic one, there is also a separate tincture of northern berries for alcohol. In this case, you can use some additional components that will give the drink a pleasant taste and unique aroma.
The components you will need:
- berry 400 g;
- half a teaspoon of galangal;
- alcohol - 110 ml;
- sugar - 120 g;
- 100 ml water;
- 120 g granulated sugar.
Galangal root can be purchased at a pharmacy.
Cooking process:
- Mash the berries until smooth.
- Pour in alcohol and stir.
- Leave for 2 weeks, shake once every 5 days.
- Dissolve sugar in water and boil.
- Be sure to cool the resulting syrup.
After this, you can begin the infusion process.
How long to insist
After the syrup has cooled, it must be poured into the finished drink and placed in a warm place for a week. After this, thanks to the galangal, a light woody aroma appears.
What degree does cranberry tincture have?
If a cranberry drink is created according to all the rules of technology and high-quality alcohol or good vodka is used, then on average the resulting drink is 34%.
How to store cranberry infusion
The shelf life of the drink when properly stored is 5 years. It is important to comply with several conditions:
- The place should be dark, out of direct sunlight.
- The optimal temperature is no higher than 10 °C.
- Humidity should also not be high.
The best option for storage is a cellar or basement, as well as a dark closet in the apartment.
What to drink with and what to snack on cranberry liqueur
First of all, you need to decide when to drink this drink. Cranberry alcohol infused with vodka is preferably consumed as an aperitif, that is, before meals. Thus, the taste and aroma of the tincture is revealed to the maximum. Homemade cranberry tincture goes well with meat dishes, including barbecue, fried pork and veal.
In small quantities, the drink has a healing effect. For example, for bronchitis it is recommended to consume 50 ml per day. The drink is also a preventive measure against caries, gastritis and ulcers. Normalizes blood pressure, and in case of joint diseases it perfectly relieves pain. But for diseases of the liver and cardiovascular system, it is not recommended to use cranberry tincture, since alcohol will have a negative effect on diseased organs.And also, you should not treat yourself to the tincture to people with severe alcohol dependence or coded ones.
Homemade cranberry liqueur with vodka
Experts recommend lightly freezing the cranberries for the tincture for optimal taste and the required strength. It’s also a great option when the berries are picked after frost. This berry will most widely reveal the taste of cranberry liqueur.
The old recipe for cranberry alcoholic drink is more than 200 years old. During this time, neither the ingredients nor the recipe have changed.
Ingredients:
- a liter of good vodka;
- kilogram of northern berries;
- half a kilo of sugar.
The step-by-step cooking recipe is as follows:
- Grind the berries in a blender or meat grinder.
- Place the resulting mixture in glass jars.
- Add a liter of vodka and mix everything.
- Place in a warm place for 14 days.
- After 14 days, the liquid should be filtered through several layers of gauze.
- Add sugar and stir.
- Close again and place in a warm place.
- After another week, the filtering process is repeated.
- It is recommended to strain more than once until the liqueur becomes sufficiently transparent.
- Pour the liqueur into bottles for storage.
The drink has a rich taste and sufficient strength. Excellent for strengthening blood vessels. In small quantities it is good for appetite and health.
Dried cranberry tincture
Not only fresh berries are suitable for making an alcoholic drink. Dried cranberries are also used with success.
Ingredients for tincture of dried northern berries:
- dried cranberries - 1 cup;
- vodka - half a liter;
- You can add water to taste.
The recipe for making the tincture is simple and step by step looks like this:
- Wash dried berries.
- Pour into a liter jar.
- Knead as much as possible.
- Pour in the vodka and stir.
- Close the jar and leave for 14 days in a dark, warm place.
- Shake the mixture once every 2 days, but do not mix with anything else.
- Strain the drink thoroughly until it becomes clear.
- Squeeze out the cake.
Since no sugar is added to the drink, the taste will be sour, which will allow you to fully enjoy the tincture.
Cranberry-honey tincture
The whole difference in preparing a tincture with honey from the classic version is the replacement of granulated sugar with natural honey. This substitution implies a completely different taste and distinctive aroma. In addition to honey, there are other additional components in the honey tincture recipe. The complete set of ingredients is as follows:
- 250 g of fresh berries;
- 750 ml vodka;
- 60 g liquid honey;
- cinnamon - 1 stick;
- 3–4 cloves;
- 45 g ginger;
- 5–10 g black pepper.
Step-by-step cooking algorithm:
- Crush the berries using any method.
- Add grated ginger, cloves, pepper, and vodka directly.
- Leave in a dark place for exactly a week.
- Strain and add honey.
- Place in a dark place for another two days.
- Strain again.
Conclusion
Cranberry tincture will help add appetite and strengthen the immune system. It is important to properly prepare this type of homemade alcohol. It is enough to collect frozen berries and use a liter of good vodka. Both sugar and honey can be used as a sweetener.The strength of the drink will be 40%, and it can be stored for up to 5 years. When preparing, it is important to strain the drink so that the tincture is not too cloudy. It is recommended to strain either through several layers of gauze or through a cotton swab. Store in a cool, dark place in tightly sealed containers.
