Moonshine on almonds

A person who owns a moonshine still wants to bring something special to his product sooner or later. The ideal solution is to prepare a variety of tinctures on homemade moonshine. There are a huge number of recipes for tinctures – on fruits, berries, herbs and spices. The debate in the home brewing communities about which ingredient is best to use never stops. At specialized forums dedicated to home-brewing, almond tincture on moonshine is especially popular. 

The right approach to the manufacture of homemade tinctures 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 home-made moonshine are the key to an indescribable taste. The preparation of moonshine on almond bones 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 strong smell and terrible taste.

Useful properties of tincture on almonds

Thanks to its aroma, almonds have long won recognition in various fields of cooking. Professional cooks add it to numerous salads, pastries and desserts. The use of almonds in home brewing allows you to get 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, such an alcoholic drink can have a beneficial effect on the body. Almond kernels contain a large amount of beneficial antioxidants. The tincture helps to improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and in small doses even helps to treat liver diseases. This tincture shows a special effect in the treatment of colds – a couple of tablespoons can relieve nasal congestion and headache.

Ingredients

As already mentioned, almond tincture requires strict proportions in preparation. To prepare the perfect drink, we need:

• 1 liter of moonshine 50% strength;
• 5-7 pieces of almond seeds;
• 10 g red raisins;
• 5 g of oak chips;
• 1-2 tablespoons of sugar.

All components must be of high quality.

Almond moonshine recipe

Preparation of tincture on almonds does not require additional special devices. The main criterion for the quality of the future drink is good home-made moonshine, since you can know exactly what the drink is made from and be sure that there are no harmful impurities. The composition can be prepared at home using simple ingredients. Home brewing experts advise following a simple recipe:

1. First you need to prepare oak chips, fill it with water – there should not be too much water. Leaving the chips for a day is to allow the water to absorb the taste of oak. It is worth remembering that water should not be more than 50 g, as it will significantly reduce the degree of the drink.

   

2. Strain the resulting infusion through cheesecloth. Pour moonshine into it and add sugar. Leave to brew for 4 hours.
3. Pour the infused moonshine into a large bottle, add raisins and almonds. Shake the bottle well, cork it tightly and send it to a dark place for 3 weeks. The temperature in the room where the tincture is stored should be about 20 degrees.
4. It is necessary to carefully filter the moonshine through several layers of gauze. After filtering, moonshine should be infused for about 4 more weeks until fully cooked.

Almond moonshine is ready.

Rules for the use of moonshine on almonds

The process of drinking moonshine with almonds is not much different from drinking other strong drinks. The best solution for serving a drink would be a beautiful glass decanter that will emphasize the rich color of the tincture. Also, alcohol can be served in the original bottle, which will emphasize the uniqueness of the drink. The serving temperature should be at room temperature, as some precipitation may occur with strong cooling.

It is not recommended to use simple vodka glasses. According to tradition, the tincture should be poured into small transparent glasses with a small stem. A beautiful pattern on the glasses will emphasize the bright shade of the drink. Strong moonshine on almonds 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, it is worth taking seriously the amount of alcohol you drink. Everything is useful in moderation.

Противопоказания

Of course, alcohol is contraindicated for children and pregnant women. In addition, the use of tincture, like any other strong alcohol, is strictly contraindicated in exacerbations of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as liver problems.

A separate item must be allocated to people whose body is prone to allergic reactions to various plant components. A person allergic to almonds will immediately feel the notes of this plant in the drink, which will lead to an inevitable reaction. It is also not uncommon to experience negative symptoms with allergies to other plants. If you have a disease, it is always better to 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. Properly prepared drink can be stored from 6 months to a year in a glass bottle. When stored in an oak barrel, the drink can last 2-3 years in a cool place.

In no case should you store tinctures in plastic bottles. According to the advice of experienced moonshiners, when alcohol reacts with plastic, substances harmful to the body get into the moonshine. Only short-term use of plastic bottles for transporting a drink is possible.

Conclusion

Almond tincture on moonshine can surprise any person who understands alcohol. Delicate 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 such a tincture will have a beneficial effect on the human body.