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A person who owns a moonshine still sooner or later wants to add something special to his product. The ideal solution is to prepare a variety of tinctures using homemade moonshine. There are a huge variety of recipes for infusions - with fruits, berries, herbs and spices. The debate in the home brewing community about which ingredient is best to use never stops. On specialized forums dedicated to home brewing, almond tincture with moonshine is especially popular.
The right approach to making homemade liqueurs will allow you to create a product that is not inferior in quality and taste to expensive types of alcohol. Properly selected almonds and high-quality homemade moonshine are the key to an indescribable taste. Preparing moonshine with almond seeds requires adherence to clear rules and strict adherence to ingredients. It is worth remembering that even a slight increase in the ingredients, namely the number of seeds, can turn your drink into a tincture with an overly pungent odor and terrible taste.
Beneficial properties of almond tincture
Thanks to its aroma, almonds have long gained recognition in various areas of cooking. Professional chefs add it to numerous salads, baked goods and desserts.Using almonds in home brewing allows you to obtain a product of excellent quality, which will be appreciated by lovers of strong drinks.
Almond tincture is prepared not only for direct consumption at home feasts. In small doses, this alcoholic drink can have a beneficial effect on the body. Almond kernels contain a large amount of beneficial antioxidants. The tincture helps improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and, in small doses, even helps treat liver diseases. This tincture has a special effect when treating colds - a couple of tablespoons can relieve nasal congestion and headaches.
Ingredients
As already mentioned, almond tincture requires strict proportions in preparation. To prepare the perfect drink we will need:
- 1 liter of moonshine 50% strength;
- 5-7 pieces of almond seeds;
- 10 g red raisins;
- 5 g oak chips;
- 1-2 tablespoons of sugar.
All components must be of high quality.
Almond moonshine recipe
Preparing almond tincture does not require additional special equipment. The main criterion for the quality of a future drink is good home-made moonshine, since you can know exactly what the drink is made from and be sure of the absence of harmful impurities. The composition can be prepared at home using simple ingredients. Experts in the field of home brewing advise following a simple recipe:
- First you need to prepare oak chips, fill them with water - there should not be too much water. Leaving the wood chips for a day allows the water to absorb the oak flavor.It is worth remembering that the amount of water should not exceed 50 g, as it will significantly reduce the strength of the drink.
- Strain the resulting infusion through cheesecloth. Pour moonshine into it and add sugar. Leave to brew for 4 hours.
- Pour the brewed moonshine into a large bottle, add raisins and almonds. Shake the bottle thoroughly, cap it tightly and place in a dark place for 3 weeks. The temperature in the room where the tincture is stored should be about 20 degrees.
- It is necessary to carefully filter the moonshine through several layers of gauze. After filtration, the moonshine should sit for about 4 more weeks until it is completely ready.
Almond moonshine is ready.
Rules for using moonshine with almonds
The process of drinking moonshine with almonds is not much different from drinking other strong drinks. The best solution for serving the drink would be a beautiful glass decanter, which will highlight the rich color of the tincture. Alcohol can also be served in an original bottle, which will emphasize the uniqueness of the drink. The supply temperature should be at room temperature, as strong cooling may cause some sediment to form.
It is not recommended to use simple vodka glasses. According to tradition, the tincture should be poured into small transparent glasses on a small stem. A beautiful pattern on the glasses will highlight the bright shade of the drink. Strong almond moonshine is drunk, like vodka, in one gulp. It is not customary to savor such a product.
Of course, alcohol in large doses is harmful, even if you are confident in the quality of your product. Therefore, you should take the amount of alcohol you drink seriously.Everything is useful in moderation.
Contraindications
Of course, alcohol is contraindicated for children and pregnant women. In addition, the use of tincture, like any other strong alcohol, is strictly contraindicated during exacerbations of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as liver problems.
A separate point should be made for people whose bodies are prone to allergic reactions to various plant components. A person with an almond allergy will immediately notice notes of this plant in the drink, which will lead to an inevitable reaction. It is also not uncommon for negative symptoms to occur due to allergies to other plants. If you have a disease, it is better to always have an antihistamine with you.
Terms and conditions of storage
Alcohol with a strength of 40 degrees and above, as a rule, does not have a shelf life. But the storage of tinctures, due to the presence of additional ingredients in them, should be treated more carefully. A properly prepared drink can be stored for 6 months to a year in a glass bottle. When stored in an oak barrel, the shelf life of the drink can be 2-3 years in a cool place.
Under no circumstances should tinctures be stored in plastic bottles. According to the advice of experienced moonshiners, when alcohol reacts with plastic, substances harmful to the body enter the moonshine.Only short-term use of plastic bottles for transporting drinks is possible.
Conclusion
Almond tincture on moonshine can surprise any person who knows about alcohol. The subtle spicy aroma and tart taste will not leave anyone indifferent. Remember that in combination with alcohol, almonds are capable of real miracles. The taste of the drink becomes memorable and unique. In addition, small doses of this tincture will have a beneficial effect on the human body.
