Khrenovukha from vodka at home: recipes

Content

1 Medicinal properties of horseradish tincture with vodka
2 Subtleties of cooking
3 How to make horseradish from vodka
4 Using horseradish root tincture on vodka
5 Recommendations for use
6 Conclusion

Khrenovukha from vodka is quite easy to prepare at home. In the classic recipe, the rhizome of the plant is taken, finely chopped and poured with vodka. You only need to insist for 4-5 days, after which you must try, strain and pour into another container. The most popular recipes for preparing the drink are described below.

Medicinal properties of horseradish tincture with vodka

The benefits and harms of horseradish tincture for vodka are determined by its chemical composition and preparation characteristics. Horseradish enriches the drink with vitamins, minerals and other valuable components. It contains a lot of vitamin C (more than lemon or orange). Therefore, such alcohol strengthens the immune system well.

The beneficial properties of tincture of horseradish leaves in vodka are also associated with B vitamins. They are involved in most metabolic processes, improve the functioning of the nervous system, and stimulate mental activity.

The composition also contains tannins.They cleanse the intestines, improve digestion, so you can get rid of heaviness in the stomach and other unpleasant sensations.

Horseradish contains ash, flavonoids and dietary fiber. They cleanse the body of harmful substances, prevent premature aging processes, and work as natural antioxidants. Therefore, in moderate quantities (50-100 g), such a drink really benefits health.

Subtleties of cooking

Making horseradish is not that difficult. But here, too, there are some subtleties, without knowledge of which you can greatly spoil the taste of the drink. To avoid this, it is recommended to follow these tips:

One of the most important rules for preparing horseradish is based on how much horseradish to take per liter of vodka.
The horseradish pieces should be cut as small as possible. It is not so much the shape that is important here, but the size. The larger the contact area with vodka, the more substances will penetrate into the drink. Thanks to this, the taste will become rich and rich.
At the same time, you should not think that it is good to grind the rhizome in a meat grinder or blender. In fact, in this case, plant tissues are severely injured. Most of the essential oils evaporate, causing the drink to lose its aroma.
For cooking, take only fresh horseradish rhizome. It is better to start work during the harvest season, i.e. in September. Dried or frozen root does not provide the same distinct flavor and aroma.
Don’t think that the longer you steep the drink, the tastier it will be. Overexposed horseradish begins to become very bitter. In this case, there are two ways to correct the situation.

Horseradish should not be left standing for more than a week

To remove excessive bitterness, add a little vodka and leave for another 1-2 days. In this case, the drink is first filtered.The second option is to add honey, but only in small quantities so that the taste is not too sweet.

How to make horseradish from vodka

Making horseradish tincture with vodka is not very difficult. The classic recipe uses only two ingredients. But if desired, you can add other ingredients to them. For example, honey will soften the taste, and hot pepper will add a piquant heat. Below are several popular recipes that are most often used to prepare tinctures.

Classic recipe for horseradish with vodka

The classic recipe uses the following products as a basis:

vodka – 500 ml;
horseradish root – 10 cm;
any liquid honey – 1 tsp.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Clean the rhizome.
Chop with a knife.
Combine with melted honey.
Pour in alcohol.
Let stand in a warm and dark place for five days.
Shake occasionally.
Take a sample and strain, pouring into another bottle.

Advice! In the classic recipe, you can also use grain mustard (1 teaspoon), clove buds (3 pieces), nutmeg (pinch). They should be added at the same time as honey.

Additional components improve both the taste and aroma of the finished drink

Horseradish with hot pepper

You can infuse horseradish into vodka for colds and other viral diseases with hot pepper. For preparation, take the following ingredients:

root, grated on a coarse grater – 1 cup (150-170 g);
vodka – 1 l;
peppercorns – 1 tbsp. l.;
hot pepper – dried 1 pc. or 2 pods.

The horseradish recipe consists of several steps:

Mix all ingredients.
Fill with vodka.
Place in the refrigerator for a day.
Strain. Let's start tasting.
If necessary, you can not strain it, but let it stand in the refrigerator for another two days.Then the taste will be sharper.

To soften the taste, you can add a tablespoon of liquid honey of any kind.

Spiced vodka with horseradish root

To prepare spicy horseradish, take several ingredients in the following quantities:

root – 1 pc.;
vodka – 750 ml;
celery stalk – 1 pc.;
garlic – 5 cloves;
liquid honey – 4 tbsp. l.;
cinnamon – 1 stick;
black peppercorns – 3-5 pcs.;
lemon zest – 1 tsp.

The step-by-step instructions are as follows:

Peel the rhizome and chop finely.
Celery is chopped into circles.
Garlic is chopped with a knife.
For horseradish, zest the lemon and chop finely.
Mix all ingredients, add honey.
Pour in alcohol and leave for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Shake periodically.
Filter and taste. Pour into another container.

Horseradish can be stored in the refrigerator for two years

Recipe for vodka with horseradish and mustard at home

Mustard gives a special spiciness and piquancy to the drink.

Mustard powder is often used to prepare horseradish. The amount of ingredients in this recipe is:

grated rhizome - 3 tbsp. l.;
alcohol – 0.5 l;
freshly squeezed lemon juice - 2 tbsp. l.;
mustard beans (preferably French) or powder - 1 tsp.

You need to do this:

Mix all ingredients.
Pour alcohol and let stand for three days in a dark, warm place.
Then taste and filter.
If necessary, you can not strain, but let it brew for another 1-2 days.

Recipe for vodka with horseradish and honey

You can also make horseradish from vodka and honey. To prepare, just take the following products:

horseradish (rhizome) – 80 g;
honey – 50 g (3 tbsp.);
vodka or moonshine – 500 ml.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Wash and dry the rhizome thoroughly, peel the skin.
Cut into small pieces.
Place in a glass jar and add honey.
Pour in vodka or other strong alcoholic drink.
Leave in a dark place for a week.
Try again in 5 days. The taste should be slightly salty, with a slight sweetness and delicate bitterness, as well as spicy notes.
Strain through cheesecloth.
Transfer to another bottle and store in the refrigerator.

The smell of the finished drink should resemble cucumber or cabbage pickle

Advice! If the taste is too spicy, you can add a little more honey.

You should start with small amounts - literally a teaspoon. Then let it sit for a day and taste it again. For the purity of the experiment, the mouth is first rinsed with drinking water.

Using horseradish root tincture on vodka

A tincture of horseradish leaves and roots in vodka provides great benefits to the body. To prevent colds, take a tablespoon every day, and to treat an infection that has already begun - 3 tbsp. l.

Horseradish tincture with vodka is also used to treat gallstones. To do this, you need to take a tablespoon three times a day 30 minutes before meals. To prevent cancer pathologies, use a teaspoon once a day, also half an hour before meals.

Horseradish in vodka also helps for joints. In this case, the product is used externally in the form of compresses, which are applied to the sore spot for 40-60 minutes. The procedure is repeated several times a day until the discomfort stops.

Recommendations for use

Despite the fact that horseradish is prepared with vodka, these are two different drinks. Therefore, the use of horseradish has its own characteristics:

You shouldn’t drink this alcohol in one gulp, as it has an interesting taste and aroma that needs to be tasted.
It is better to store in the refrigerator. Then there will be fewer alcohol notes in the aroma. Although it is allowed to drink alcohol at room temperature, it depends on taste preferences.
Horseradish stimulates appetite well, so it can be consumed before a heavy lunch (literally 50 g).
Strong alcohol should definitely be taken as a snack and should not be consumed on an empty stomach, especially in the morning after sleep.
The optimal norm for one evening is up to 150 g. If you exceed it, the next day there will be more or less pronounced hangover symptoms.
It is advisable to serve the drink with “heavy” dishes - meat, fish with side dishes. Pickles are good as a snack.

An alcohol-containing drink must be eaten with high-calorie foods.

Conclusion

Khrenovukha made from vodka at home is a fairly healthy drink if consumed in limited quantities. It can be used both during feasts and for medicinal purposes. Preparing horseradish does not take much time. During infusion, it is recommended to conduct tastings so as not to spoil the taste.