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Today, a large number of all kinds of alcoholic drinks are known. Everyone can choose the one they like. There are stronger and lower alcohol, sweet and tart, bright red and translucent. They also differ in preparation technology and ingredients. But there are drinks that not only have a pleasant taste and aroma, but also some beneficial properties. These are many people's favorite tinctures. The most popular alcohol tinctures include “Pepper”, “Medovukha”, “Ryabinovka” and “Anisovka”. The recipes for making these drinks are known to many, and even more options can be found on the Internet. Experienced winemakers have their own cooking secrets. In this article I would like to consider the properties and technology for preparing viburnum tincture.
What is special about tinctures
Tinctures may vary in strength and sugar content. The taste of the drink is also always different, depending on the ingredients and method of preparation. We can say that tinctures are somewhat similar to liqueurs, but not as sweet and stronger. The whole secret of making tinctures is contained in the name of the drink. Prepared products are simply infused with vodka, alcohol or cognac. It is not necessary to buy tinctures produced by vodka factories. You can do this even at home.
Tinctures are loved for their pleasant taste and aroma. Many people use them for medicinal purposes. Among the wide variety, one can highlight viburnum tincture. It has a beautiful color and smell. To prepare it, you can use both vodka and alcohol. It is recommended for people who have problems with blood pressure, atherosclerosis and poor metabolism. In addition, it is very useful in winter and will help fight the flu or cold.
Preparing viburnum
Only ripe viburnum is suitable for preparing the tincture. The berries may even be frozen. Interestingly, viburnum does not lose its properties during frosts. On the contrary, the berries become much tastier, and the bitterness goes away. If you haven’t had time to collect viburnum since the fall, don’t worry. You can pick the brushes until spring. This viburnum is also suitable for liqueurs.
The first thing you need to do is sort out the viburnum. All spoiled berries should be thrown away. The remaining raw materials are laid out on a towel and left to dry. In this form, the berries should stand for several hours until all excess moisture has drained. Then the dry viburnum should be poured into a clean container. Glass jars and bottles are suitable for this.
Viburnum tincture with vodka - recipe
To prepare a wonderful viburnum tincture we will need:
- liter of vodka;
- kilogram of berries.
You also need to prepare a container that is hermetically sealed. It is in this that the drink will be infused. Glassware is best, but plastic should never be used.
Viburnum tincture with vodka is prepared as follows:
- The first thing you need to do is sort out all the berries. They are torn from the branches and sorted. All rotten berries are thrown away. Small branches can be left, but large ones will need to be disposed of. Then all prepared viburnum should be washed under running water and transferred to a colander. After this, the berries are dried on a paper towel.
- The container in which the viburnum will be infused must be washed and dried.
- Viburnum is poured into this container, and then the prepared vodka is poured. Pour in enough to completely cover the berries. We set aside the remaining vodka; we will need it later. After this, close the jar with a lid and leave for 24 hours.
- Then add vodka into the container again, this time all of it. Close the jar with a lid and set aside for 2 or 3 weeks. In this form, the tincture can last even up to a month. The longer the drink is infused, the richer the taste will be. Choose only a dark and cool room.
- After this, the tincture must be filtered. Regular gauze will do for this.
- The finished drink is poured into clean glass bottles or decanters.
The number of berries in the drink can be changed. Viburnum has a slightly specific taste that not everyone likes. Therefore, many try not to overdo it when adding berries to the drink. But in cases where the drink is used exclusively for medicinal purposes, it is customary to increase the amount of viburnum. Some people add so many berries that the vodka only slightly covers them.
The beneficial properties of this drink allow it to be used to treat lung diseases and hypertension. Also, the tincture is simply irreplaceable for colds and nervous disorders.But you should remember that it is better not to consume more than 50 grams per day. You can also add sugar to the viburnum tincture, which will only improve the taste of the drink.
Tincture of viburnum and honey
To prepare the drink you will need the following components:
- viburnum - 2 kilograms;
- good quality cognac – 500 milliliters;
- natural honey - half a liter jar;
- cooled boiled water – 1.5 liters.
So, let's start cooking:
- Viburnum berries are sorted, washed and dried, as in the previous recipe.
- Then they are poured into a prepared glass jar.
- Then cognac is poured in, honey is added and boiled water is poured over everything.
- In this form, the drink should stand in a dark, cool room for at least a month and a half.
- It is then filtered and poured into glass decanters or bottles. The drink should be stored in the refrigerator or cellar.
This product has incredibly useful properties. It must be taken one tablespoon at a time during meals. Over time, you can notice that the pressure begins to normalize, and the general condition of the body improves. This remedy can also be used as a pain reliever during headaches.
Doctors recommend taking it to eliminate edema that occurs due to impaired functioning of the heart and kidneys. It is simply irreplaceable for those suffering from gastritis with low acidity. The drink can be stored at home for quite a long time. Honey and cognac in this case act as preservatives.
Conclusion
A similar viburnum tincture can also be prepared using moonshine and alcohol.No matter what alcohol you use to prepare the drink, it will still retain all the beneficial properties of fresh berries. This article examined viburnum tincture with vodka and cognac. It is very simple to prepare, since you do not need to make any decoctions, squeeze out the juice and constantly mix something into the drink. It is enough to spend just half an hour of your time to make this healing medicine. Also try making viburnum tincture with alcohol at home. We are sure that with it you will get sick much less.
