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Self-preparation of a variety of alcoholic beverages is gaining more and more popularity every year. Recipes for homemade currant liqueur have a pleasant taste and aroma, as well as a delicious dense texture. With the right production technology, such a drink is very easy to prepare at home.
The benefits and harms of blackcurrant liqueur
The use of a variety of homemade tinctures is widespread in folk medicine. It has long been proven that when infused, blackcurrant berries and leaves transfer most of their properties to the drink. Among the most popular important nutrients contained in homemade blackcurrant liqueur, there are:
- Food acids – ascorbic, tartaric, citric, oxalic, acetic and benzoic. They have antibacterial, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Pectins, antioxidants and natural thickeners.
- B vitamins and plenty of vitamin C.
- The most useful trace elements are iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and iodine.
Together with other medicines, homemade blackcurrant liqueur helps to effectively deal with ailments such as beriberi, anemia, indigestion and fever. By adding currant leaves to a homemade drink, you can get an excellent remedy for normalizing blood pressure and improving the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
It is worth remembering that if you make homemade blackcurrant tincture too strong, you can lose most of the vitamins. In order not to kill all the useful substances, experts recommend not exceeding the strength of the finished drink by more than 15%.
How to make currant liqueur at home
To make the perfect homemade liqueur, you need to gather a few simple ingredients – blackcurrant berries, an alcohol base, sugar and water. The final result will depend on their quality. And if everything is simple with the choice of sugar, the preparation of other ingredients should be taken very seriously.
Vodka is traditionally used as the alcoholic base of the recipe. It is best to use a product from a trusted manufacturer. You can also use high-quality cognac or brandy as a base – they will better emphasize the taste of berries. The most experienced craftsmen recommend taking home-made moonshine of double or triple distillation.
Blackcurrant berries should be as ripe as possible. At the same time, their skin should be intact, without traces of debris and rot. The use of unripe berries will not allow the liquor to be filled with the fullness of taste and aroma.
Currant liqueur recipes at home
Every person who has ever made homemade tinctures has their own time-tested recipe for the perfect drink. In most cases, they differ only in the dosage of berries used and the different alcohol base.
However, there are recipes for truly unique drinks. To get an incredible aroma and the finest taste, you can add a variety of additives to the product – cloves or coffee beans. Also, an amazing drink can be obtained by combining black and red currant berries.
Classic blackcurrant vodka liqueur recipe
The classic version of the recipe for homemade blackcurrant vodka liqueur allows you to fully convey the taste of berries. It will have a persistent berry aroma and a great viscous consistency. For the recipe you will need:
- 1 kg of blackcurrant;
- Xnum l vodka;
- 1 kg of sugar;
- 750 ml of pure water;
- a few blackcurrant leaves.
The berries are kneaded in a bowl until gruel, leaves are added to them and mixed with vodka. The mass is poured into a 3 liter jar, tightly covered with a lid and sent to infuse in a dark room for a month and a half. After that, the liquid is filtered, removing the berry cake.
Now homemade infusion must be mixed with sugar syrup. To prepare it, sugar is mixed with water and boiled for about 10-15 minutes, then cooled to room temperature. The syrup is mixed with alcohol until a homogeneous consistency. The finished liquor is bottled and sent to ripen for another 7-10 days.
Homemade currant liqueur on brandy
Cognac tinctures are more noble and fragrant. Some believe that brandy brings out the taste of blackcurrant berries better. For the recipe you will need:
- 250 g black currant;
- 500 ml brandy;
- 200-250 ml of sugar syrup.
The berries are ground in a blender and mixed with brandy. The mixture must be infused for a week, after which it is filtered and mixed with sugar syrup. Sugar syrup is prepared by boiling sugar in water for 10 minutes in a ratio of 4:3. Ready homemade liquor is bottled and sent to infuse for another couple of weeks.
Currant liqueur on vodka with cloves
The use of cloves in this recipe allows you to get an unusual flavor of the finished homemade liquor. In addition to a wonderful smell, cloves add a slight astringency and subtle piquancy. For the recipe you will need:
- 1 kg of blackcurrant;
- Xnum l vodka;
- 400 grams of sugar;
- Xnumx bud clove.
The berries are thoroughly washed, dried and crushed into porridge. Vodka and clove buds are added to them. The mass is thoroughly mixed, then poured into a large jar, covered with several layers of gauze and sent to the windowsill for a month and a half.
After this period, the tincture is carefully filtered. Then sugar is added to it, stirred until completely dissolved and bottled. The bottles are tightly corked and sent to a dark place for a couple of weeks. To make homemade liquor faster, it is recommended to shake the bottles every 2-3 days.
Black and red currant liqueur
The combination of black and red currants allows you to get a great berry flavor. At the same time, redcurrant will add bright sourness and a little astringency in taste. For the recipe you will need:
- 500 g black currant;
- 250 g red currant;
- Xnum l vodka;
- Xnumg brown sugar;
- 250 ml water.
The berries are mixed and crushed in a blender to the state of gruel. Pour vodka into them and mix until smooth. This mixture is poured into a jar, covered with a plastic bag and left on the windowsill for a day. Then the jar is tightly closed with a nylon lid and put in the refrigerator for 10 days.
After the berry mixture is infused, it is filtered and the prepared sugar syrup is added to it. Liquor is well mixed and bottled. The recipe involves sending it to ripen for another week in a cool dark place.
Blackcurrant liqueur with coffee beans
The combination of ingredients in the recipe may seem strange, but the taste of the finished homemade liquor is incredible. Instant coffee adds great flavor. To make the liquor perfect, it is better to take high-quality expensive coffee. For the recipe you will need:
- 1 kg of blackcurrant;
- Xnum l vodka;
- 800 grams of sugar;
- 500 ml of water;
- 3 tbsp. l instant coffee.
First you need to insist the berries on an alcohol basis. They are ground in a blender, poured with vodka and sent to a dark place for a couple of weeks. After this time, the vodka is filtered, getting rid of the berry cake.
The most important part of this recipe is the preparation of the coffee and sugar syrup. In boiling syrup add 3 tbsp. l. instant coffee, mix well and remove from heat. The cooled syrup is mixed with vodka and bottled. After a week of infusion, homemade liquor is ready to drink.
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Like any other alcoholic drink, liquor can adversely affect the general condition of a person. Most often this occurs in case of immoderate consumption of the drink. Also, alcohol in any form is contraindicated for pregnant women and minor children.
A serious contraindication to the use of such a drink is glaucoma. The alcohol contained in the tincture dilates blood vessels, thereby increasing blood circulation in the eye area. Together with additional blood, nutrients begin to flow to the organ, accelerating the development of this disease.
Like any other alcohol, homemade liquor promotes inflammation in chronic ulcers and gastritis. Regular use of such a drink increases the likelihood of open bleeding and erosion. Even with mild forms of the disease, it is worth refraining from drinking such a drink as much as possible.
Terms and conditions of storage
Despite the rather lengthy cooking process, the shelf life of homemade blackcurrant liqueur leaves much to be desired. It is believed that it is best to consume it within the first 2-3 months of preparation. After 3 months, the berry smell almost completely evaporates, leaving only sweetness.
If a person in drinks appreciates the taste without reference to the aroma, then homemade alcohol with a high sugar content can be stored for up to one year. The best place to store such a drink is a dark room or kitchen cabinet. The main thing is that direct sunlight does not fall on the drink, and the bottle cap is always tightly closed.
Conclusion
Recipes for homemade currant liqueur are gaining more and more popularity every year among people involved in the independent production of alcoholic beverages. The incredible aroma of berries and pleasant sweetness allows it to occupy a significant place among other berry tinctures. By adding additional ingredients, you can get a great finished product.
