Imitation of cognac taste by infusing a strong alcohol base on prunes with the addition of spices. It turns out a soft drink similar to Armenian cognacs. It will take 10-12 days to cook at home. Only the simplest ingredients are required.
For homemade cognac, homemade or purchased prunes are suitable. It is better not to use too black (treated with glycerin for long-term storage) and light brown (scalded with boiling water before drying) fruits, they are not so fragrant. The alcoholic base can be vodka, well-purified moonshine (otherwise, an unpleasant smell will remain in the finished cognac tincture) or ethyl alcohol diluted to 40-45%.
Ingredients:
- vodka (moonshine, alcohol) – 0,5 liters;
- prunes with a stone – 5 pieces;
- sugar – 1 teaspoon;
- allspice black pepper – 3 peas;
- cloves – 1 bud;
- vanillin – on the tip of a knife.
Spices add interesting notes of flavor to the tincture, but you can do without them. Sugar softens the taste, also optional.
Prune cognac recipe
1. Pepper and cloves crush with a rolling pin or knife handle.
2. Put prunes, cloves and peppers pre-washed in warm water into a container for infusion, for example, a liter jar.
3. Pour in vodka. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix.
4. Close the jar tightly with a lid, put in a dark place with room temperature. Shake vigorously every 2-3 days.
5. After 8-10 days, strain the drink through gauze, then filter through a layer of cotton wool to remove turbidity.
6. Pour ready-made homemade cognac from prunes into bottles for storage, seal tightly. Before use, it is advisable to keep the drink for 2-3 days in a dark place to stabilize the taste.
Shelf life – up to 5 years. Fortress – 36-38%.
