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Orange tincture with alcohol is a common way to obtain an alcoholic drink at home. Citrus gives off a good aroma and colors the product in a delicate golden color. They insist on the pulp and zest, add spices, and adjust the strength to their own taste.
The benefits of orange tincture
In addition to good taste, orange tincture has beneficial properties for the body.
The technology for producing the drink does not provide for heat treatment. The entire chemical composition of a fresh orange is completely preserved for a long time. This is possible provided that the drink is in a dark container and is not exposed to light. In the latter case, part of the active substances decomposes under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
The alcohol made from orange peels is quite aromatic, which gives pleasure and improves mood. It also has a number of useful properties:
- The high content of essential oils normalizes cholesterol levels.
- Orange alcohol acts as a bactericidal, antiseptic, relieves inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, helps with bronchitis, colds, and sore throat.
- Antispasmodic property eliminates pain during the menstrual cycle.
- Ethanol in combination with orange peel removes toxins and waste, has diuretic and choleretic properties.
- Improves appetite, normalizes intestinal function. The tincture is useful for anorexia and vitamin deficiency.
The drink made from citrus pulp contains a record amount of ascorbic acid, which is necessary for visual acuity, strengthening the immune system, and iron absorption. Vitamin C strengthens the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, preventing bleeding.
Recipes for orange tincture with alcohol
There are quite a few ways to prepare an aromatic drink. You can infuse alcohol only with orange peels or add juice or citrus pulp. You can enhance the taste and complement the chemical composition with honey or lemon. It is recommended to add cinnamon as a flavoring. Coffee or hibiscus can make the color more saturated.
In the classic version, pure medical alcohol is diluted to 45%, but this is the recommended strength, it can be reduced to make the drink low-alcohol, or increased.
The juice will neutralize the bitterness of ethanol and make the tincture soft
Simple orange tincture with alcohol
For the recipe for alcohol with orange, three components are enough. Required ingredients:
- alcohol – 1 l;
- orange – 5 pcs.;
- sugar – 100-150 g.
Technology:
- Citrus fruits are placed in a bowl and filled with hot water. The fruits are taken out and wiped dry.
- Using a fine grater, carefully remove the top layer (down to the white fibers).
- Peeled oranges are placed in a container or bag and placed in the refrigerator.
- Crust shavings are placed in a jar, filled with ethanol, sealed tightly, left for five days, and stirred every day.
- Squeeze juice from oranges. Its amount depends on the desired strength of the drink. The more juice, the weaker the tincture. The recipe calls for 1.5 cups.
- The juice is poured into a container and sugar is added. Heat, but do not boil. Stir constantly to dissolve the crystals.
- The cooled syrup is filtered.
- The alcohol is also filtered to get rid of crusts.
- The liquids are combined and placed in the refrigerator for a day.
The juice makes the drink opaque and gives it a light yellow tint.
Recipe for orange peel tincture with alcohol
For 500 ml of ethanol (45%) one orange is enough. When making a drink, this proportion is adhered to.
The orange peel alcohol recipe requires the following steps:
- Citrus is washed under running water. Moisture is carefully removed from the surface with a cloth.
- Using a potato peeler, remove the zest.
- The peels, cut into pieces, are poured into a glass container and filled with ethanol.
- Close hermetically and place in an unlit place.
- Leave for about three weeks, shaking the jar periodically.
Separate the liquid from the zest and put it in the refrigerator, after a day the drink can be consumed.
The readiness of the product can be determined by its color: the tincture will turn light orange
Orange liqueur with alcohol and honey
Ingredients:
- orange – 1 pc.;
- alcohol – 2.5 l;
- honey – 80 g.
Technology:
- The citrus is washed, cut into pieces, and all seeds are removed (the seeds give off bitterness).
- Mix 0.5 liters of alcohol with honey and leave until the latter dissolves.
- Place the preparation in a glass container, pour in honey and alcohol.
- Close and put in a warm place for 10 days. Shake for the first five days, then leave the container untouched.
Separate the tincture from the sediment and remove parts of the orange. Place in a warm place for another five days. Filtered and bottled.
The tincture is served chilled, the glasses can be garnished with lemon slices
Orange liqueur with cinnamon and coffee
This cooking method is suitable for lovers of spicy products. In the recipe, coffee beans are used. But they can be ground, then the tincture will become darker. The presence of coffee will be clearly felt in the taste of the drink. You will have to filter several times.
Required ingredients:
- cinnamon – 3 sticks;
- coffee – 15 beans;
- orange – 1 pc.;
- alcohol – 0.5 l;
- sugar – 100 g.
How to cook:
- The surface of the orange is washed with water. Moisture is removed with a napkin.
- Punctures are made in several places with a knitting needle.
- Take a container with a large neck and place a whole orange in it.
- Add sugar, add cinnamon and coffee beans, and pour in alcohol.
Leave for about a week in a dark room. Stir occasionally. The finished drink is filtered and refrigerated for another couple of days.
Coffee gives the drink a light brown color, and cinnamon adds a spicy aroma.
Alcohol tincture of oranges and hibiscus
Hibiscus changes the color of the tincture, adds a number of useful elements to the chemical composition, and affects the taste of the finished product. The drink has light tart and sour notes.
Components:
- hibiscus leaves (tea) – 2 tbsp. l.;
- orange – 1 pc.;
- sugar – 100 g;
- alcohol – 0.5 l.
Recipe:
- Remove a thin layer of zest from the orange.
- Peels and tea are placed in a container and poured with alcohol.
- They insist. Shake the container several times a day. It should stand for 10 days in warmth and darkness.
- Filter the liquid several times.
- Dissolve sugar in 100 g of water, put on fire and cook until a thick syrup is obtained. When it cools, add to alcohol.
Leave for another week (can be kept in the refrigerator).
Hibiscus colors the tincture a bright reddish color
Orange and lemon bitters
Ginger adds a sharp taste, but this component is not for everyone; it is not necessary to use it in the recipe. Can be replaced with a sprig of mint or lemon balm.
Components:
- lemon – 1 pc.;
- orange – 2 pcs.;
- alcohol – 1 l;
- ginger – 20 g.
Preparation:
- Oranges and lemons are washed with hot water. Wipe the surface thoroughly.
- Remove the zest from citrus fruits.
- Ginger is washed, peeled and cut into small cubes.
- The ingredients are placed in a container. Fill with alcohol.
- Infuse in a dark pantry or basement for 10 days. Shake the jar in the morning and evening.
The finished tincture is separated from the zest of citrus fruits and ginger. The liquid is filtered again through a cotton pad or gauze and bottled. The strength of the finished product is 35-40%.
Citrus fruits complement each other's aroma; the taste of alcohol has a slight sourness
Harm and contraindications
Alcohol tincture is not recommended for people suffering from alcohol addiction and individual intolerance to orange.
Alcohol should be consumed with caution for the following diseases:
- stomach ulcer, gastritis in the acute stage;
- chronic kidney and liver diseases;
- cardiovascular pathologies;
- diabetes;
- mental disorders;
- hypertension;
- epilepsy.
Cooking tips
A few important recommendations that will help you get a quality alcoholic drink:
- Citrus fruits are used when they are juicy, ripe, without dents or dark spots on the surface.
- If the alcohol tincture contains only one orange zest, after infusion it is better to remove the peel so that an unpleasant bitterness does not appear in the taste.
- With the addition of sugar, the aroma of orange is revealed better. There are two options: just add it to alcohol or caramelize the slices (roll in sugar and fry).
- The finished product should be stored in a dark and cool place or in an opaque glass container.
- In order for the zest to release its aroma better, the oranges must be placed in the freezer for 2-3 hours before cooking.
The proportions and composition of recipes can be changed, this does not affect the shelf life.
Conclusion
Orange tincture with alcohol has a pronounced citrus aroma. The alcohol turns out soft. The drink has a light yellow or golden hue. When consumed in moderation, alcohol relieves nervous tension, improves sleep and mood. You can prepare it according to any chosen recipe. Additional ingredients may be added. In order not to drown out the smell of orange, you should not overuse flavoring additives.
