Frozen blackcurrant tincture: on vodka, moonshine, alcohol

Frozen blackcurrant alcohol tincture is easy to prepare at home. Many summer residents probably still have useful berries in stock, which were frozen for future use in the summer, but were never used during the winter season. The shelf life of such a delicate product ends just in time for the maturation of a new crop. And here the dilemma arises – what to do with the unused frozen product. It’s a pity to throw it away, but it’s better to use fresh berries for jam. There is a way out, you can prepare an infusion of medicinal fruits on any alcohol-containing product – vodka, moonshine or alcohol.

Features of the preparation of tincture of frozen currants

Frozen blackcurrant allows you to make tincture all year round. In addition, it is the frozen berry that will give the healthy elixir a richer aroma and taste. Of course, working with such currants has its own nuances, which are associated with the fact that the integrity of the skin of many berries is broken, and when defrosted, a large amount of liquid is released. But these shortcomings do not greatly complicate the process of making a delicious drink.

Frozen blackcurrant tincture recipes

There are quite a few recipes for homemade tincture of frozen blackcurrant berries. They can differ not only in components, but also in the technology of preparation. But in the end they will have a magnificent rich color, taste and aroma.

Frozen currant tincture with alcohol

Alcoholic blackcurrant tincture will allow you to save the largest amount of essential oils and other useful substances. To prepare this drink you will need:

• 800 g black currant;
• 1 liters of alcohol;
• 400 g sugar (can be brown);
• 400 ml water.

Method of preparation:

1. If, before freezing, the currants were well sorted, cleaned of leaves, branches, other debris and washed, the berries can only be slightly thawed. Otherwise, you need to wait until it is completely defrosted and rinse the berries well, removing any debris that has surfaced.
2. Pour water into a saucepan of a suitable size, add sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3. Add the berries to the syrup, bring to a boil again and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. During this time, the berries will burst and release the juice. For fidelity, you can knead them with a spoon or crush during the cooking process.
4. The blackcurrant mixture must be completely cooled. Only then add alcohol.
5. Pour the well-mixed mixture into a glass container, for example, into a jar and close the lid, which will ensure tightness. Put in a dark place.

In this form, the infusion should stand for about 3 weeks. During this time, it is periodically shaken, about once every 2-4 days. Due to the fact that the currant softened during cooking, it will give the maximum amount of nutrients. But at the same time, it will make the tincture very thick. After the set period of infusion, the main task will be to filter the drink in order to rid it of the pulp. This is best done with gauze folded in 4-6 layers. After the first filtration, you need to let the resulting solution stand a little so that the remnants of the pulp settle to the bottom of the jar. Then carefully, so as not to shake the sediment, strain again through cheesecloth, drain the sediment. For best results, repeat again. Pour the filtered tincture into clean bottles and close tightly.

There is another option for preparing an infusion with alcohol. It is much easier to perform, as it allows you to omit the difficulties associated with preparing the sweet component. But thanks to the new ingredients, it turns out no less tasty and healthy.

Frozen blackcurrant tincture with vodka

The recipe for frozen blackcurrant vodka tincture is a fairly common option. After all, vodka is the most affordable and versatile basis for making a healing drink. It does not require the correct proportions for dilution, such as alcohol. Yes, and the taste of vodka tincture will be softer than that of alcohol, so women especially like it. The method of preparation is simple, but the requirements for the quality of the ingredients are high. The thawed berry should be whole, it is washed in slightly warm water, laid out in one layer on a towel to dry, spoiled berries are removed.

1. Fill a 3-liter jar with blackcurrant half or even more.
2. Fill to the top with high-quality vodka, close tightly with a plastic lid and put in a place inaccessible to sunlight for 2-3 weeks. During this time, periodically shake the jar.
3. After the set time, strain the contents of the jar through several layers of gauze and pour the resulting drink into clean bottles, tightly closing them.

This tincture will have a pronounced taste and smell of blackcurrant. But for those who like a sweeter taste, you can add sugar or sucrose – for every 100 ml of drink, 50-70 g of a sweet product will be required.

Tincture on moonshine from frozen currant

Blackcurrant tincture on moonshine can have a somewhat harsh taste. But if you use high-quality moonshine that has passed the required cleaning to prepare a drink, the taste will soften. This infusion will be more appreciated by the strong half of humanity. You can prepare it in the ways described above.

1. Boil blackcurrants with sugar syrup, and then pour moonshine into the cooled mixture. The proportions are the same as in the recipe with alcohol. Insist in a dark place for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain and bottle.
2. You can simply pour thawed currant berries into a jar and pour moonshine. In this recipe, the juice released during defrosting can not be drained if the strength of the moonshine exceeds 50%. Sweet lovers add sugar.

Противопоказания

Frozen blackcurrant liqueur is, first of all, a medicinal and prophylactic agent. Therefore, it is not recommended to abuse it. It is recommended to use the tincture with caution when:

• increased acidity of the stomach;
• hepatitis;
• stomach ulcer.

It is necessary to completely exclude the use of tincture for people suffering from alcoholism and mental illness.

Terms and conditions of storage

Blackcurrant tincture should be stored in a cool, dark place and only in a well-closed glass container. Its shelf life primarily depends on the level of alcohol content in it. Undiluted tincture in alcohol or high-quality moonshine can be stored for about 2 years. Vodka – only 1 year.

Conclusion

Frozen blackcurrant alcohol tincture is a pleasant and healthy drink. One of its advantages is easy cooking at home. And you can also experiment with different ingredients that will help diversify the taste nuances. The main thing to remember is that only a properly stored drink, consumed in moderation, will benefit the body.