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Mulberry moonshine is a unique product. It is widely used not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology and pharmacology. There are many variations of this drink, but an important and integral part of the recipe is the classic preparation technology. It has its own characteristics, on which the shelf life of mulberry moonshine at home depends.
Useful properties of mulberry tincture on moonshine
Mulberry grows in the Middle East, Iran and Afghanistan. Improved economic ties between states affected the further spread of mulberries. Now up to 100 different species of this plant are grown in Russia.
In terms of their composition, the following varieties are considered the most useful: “Chernaya”, “White Honey”, “Smuglyanka”, “Black Baroness”, “Ukrainian-6”.
The mulberry moonshine recipe is used mostly in home medicine. And this is not surprising, because this is the simplest, most cost-effective remedy that can be prepared at home without any problems, while maintaining the beneficial properties of the desired product.
In this case, the composition includes:
- vitamins (A, B, C, PP);
- trace elements (calcium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium);
- sugars (mono and disaccharides);
- organic acids;
- alcohol;
- beta carotene.
It is the complex action of all these substances that determines the wide spectrum of action of mulberry-based moonshine.
Infusing moonshine with mulberry is useful in the treatment and prevention of completely different diseases. The effect of the drink on the body:
- To prevent influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, it is enough to consume mulberry tincture once a day. It will help strengthen the immune system. In addition, alcohol tincture successfully copes with various inflammations of the upper respiratory tract, hearing organs, and oral cavity.
- A mulberry moonshine recipe at home is used to treat and prevent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Mulberry also helps normalize the functioning of the kidneys and genitourinary system.
- Those who just want to lose weight should also make moonshine from mulberries. In small quantities as an additional active supplement, it is used to burn excess fat.
- Also, in small quantities, alcohol tincture from mulberry is used in the treatment of “mild” nervous disorders. In this case, mulberry reduces the effect of stress on a person.
- Mulberry and other mulberry derivatives can be used by diabetics, as the product helps lower blood sugar.
In small quantities, mulberry in moonshine can be consumed by older people to increase the performance of the musculoskeletal system.
How to make moonshine from mulberries
Before considering in detail the stages of the classical technique for preparing mulberry moonshine, you should take into account some nuances.
A little about the specificity of the alcohol product
In fact, mulberry-based moonshine is of equal quality to Armenian cognac. In Caucasian families it is prepared without yeast, sugar or other additives. However, due to its low distribution in the Russian Federation, many people change the basic cooking method, while saving a lot on the berries. Whether this is good or bad depends on the specific variety of berries: some are bitter, others give a sour taste, others do not change their qualities, and others do not affect the condition of the product in any way.
Mulberry moonshine is a solution with a greenish-yellow color (due to long aging) and an herbal aroma. The strength varies: 40-80%.
The addition of other ingredients during the preparation of mulberry moonshine can either improve the taste and quality of the drink, or harm the human body. A few points to remember:
- If you want to keep the future mulberry moonshine for no more than 24 hours, then in this case you need to add boiled potatoes (calculated at 2.5 kg per 3 liters of the resulting solution).
- To increase the strength, you need to add about 1 kg of peas (per 10 liters of solution), previously soaked in cold water. Sprouted wheat is used for the same purpose.
- Reducing the foam of mulberry moonshine can be achieved by adding fermented milk products during the fermentation process.
- You should not use citrus products as an additive - they slow down fermentation during the preparation of mulberry-based moonshine.
- You can remove the excess smell of alcohol by adding a bay leaf before the end of the fermentation process.
You can consume mulberry moonshine either in its pure form or together with various meat, fish and vegetable snacks and desserts.
The tincture is widely used in cosmetology and medicine:
- It is included in ointments and creams for skin care.
- It is used to make compresses and lotions for burns and superficial wounds, as well as for ulcerative formations on the skin.
- A syrup based on mulberry moonshine is prepared for children for various inflammatory diseases.
- Many pharmacological products basically contain this product. They are used to treat diseases of almost all body systems.
Mulberry moonshine extract is added to tablets in small doses for various nervous disorders.
Selection of main components
Ideally, mulberries should be pink, but they grow in small quantities. Therefore, black mulberry would be a good analogue.
The mass of sugar is calculated in a ratio of 1:10 in comparison with the number of berries.
It is recommended to use wine yeast.
Recipe for mulberry mash for moonshine
The technology is simple.
Ingredients:
- plant berries – 10 kg;
- water – 16 l;
- sugar – 2-3 kg.
Preparation:
- Sort through the berries and remove debris. No need to wash.
- Squeeze out the juice.
- Place the mixture in a container, add sugar and water at a temperature of up to 30 degrees. Mix.
- Close with a water seal and transfer to a dark, cool place for 15-45 days at a temperature of 17-26 degrees. During this time, the solution should lighten. A sediment will appear, possibly a bitter taste.
- Distill 2 times.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least six months.
Sugar in this case removes the acidity of the berries.
Distillation
Before this process, it is better to squeeze out the pulp, leaving only the juice solution.
Distillation is done 2 times with a difference of a week between calls. The liquid should also be kept in a cool, dark place for 7 days.
Stages:
- Distillation is carried out completely until all the smell of alcohol disappears. It is desirable that the room be cool: the temperature should be between 15-18 degrees above zero. The strength of the finished drink will be approximately 30-35%.
- It is necessary to distill fractionally, separating the liquid by color and smell. It is recommended to carry out this process at room temperature. Here you get a solution with a strength of up to 70%.
It is in this process that you can add other berries and leaves of the herbs mint, jasmine and chamomile for flavor.
Extract of mulberry tincture on moonshine
To obtain high-quality moonshine from mulberry, it is necessary to keep the resulting solution for 6-12 months in special wood barrels, pre-burnt.
To reduce bitterness, add mulberry chips to the mash. They need to be prepared in advance:
- Cut large branches from the tree.
- Split into sticks with a diameter of 0.005 m (length - up to 0.01 m).
- Cook for 2 hours in a water bath.
- Air dry.
- Place in the oven (over medium heat) until browned and slightly smoky.
You will need a few such chips: 2-3 pieces.
Contraindications
Despite all its beneficial properties, mulberry-based moonshine can become a harmful and toxic compound.
Thus, it should be used with caution by diabetics. Although mulberries lower blood sugar, alcohol can have a detrimental effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
When using mulberry moonshine, special attention should be paid to pregnant women and nursing mothers. Alcohol is harmful to fetal development. In addition, at high concentrations, moonshine can change the taste and properties of breast milk.
Children under three years of age are not recommended to use mulberry moonshine. And from 3 to 14 years, the dose should be calculated according to age: dilute as many drops of solution in a glass of water as the child is old.
Mulberry moonshine is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance to the components of this product. The consequences can be dire.
Elderly people should also not be too zealous with drinking mulberry moonshine. There is a risk of heart attacks and strokes.
In case of overdose, mulberry moonshine acts as a laxative. In severe cases, it leads to dehydration.
It is not recommended to combine this mulberry moonshine with psychotropic drugs. This will only worsen the condition of the sick person.
Terms and conditions of storage
As a result of aging, mulberry moonshine should have a color from greenish-yellow to dark black. The solution is quite transparent. Strength: 30-70%.
Moonshine is not stored in the refrigerator for long, for 2-3 weeks.
But in a dark, cool room, for example, a cellar, in a glass container, the shelf life of the drink increases to 2-3 years.
Conclusion
Mulberry moonshine has a fairly simple preparation scheme. To obtain a high-quality product, you should take into account all the specific aspects and nuances: choose the right components for mulberry moonshine, strictly adhere to the recipe preparation technique, and also create all the conditions for preserving the drink for a long time. For aroma and different tastes, you can add other herbs and berries as desired.
