Orange tincture on vodka at home

Orange vodka is a pleasant drink that is easy to make at home. In the classic recipe, peel off the zest and insist it on strong alcohol for a week. Optionally, you can add ginger, coffee beans, lemon, honey and other aromatic ingredients.

Useful properties of tincture

The benefits of alcohol for the human body are doubtful, and drinking in excess can be harmful to health. Adding orange peel to the alcohol base allows you to get not only tasty, but also a healing infusion. Peels contain fiber, essential oils, vitamins and other valuable substances that benefit:

• disinfection of the oral cavity;
• cleaning vessels;
• stimulation of digestion;
• getting rid of nausea;
• increased immunity;
• slight sedative effect;
• pain relief during the monthly cycle;
• stabilization of the water-salt balance (due to the high content of potassium).

Fineness of preparation

Preparing orange tincture with vodka is quite simple. It is necessary to remove the zest (it is not necessary to add the pulp) and insist alcohol on it for 1-4 weeks. This is the general recipe. However, the process has its own secrets, which are also worth considering:

1. The more oranges, the more aromatic the vodka tincture will be. As a general rule, 500-2 medium fruits are taken per 4 ml, but if desired, the amount can be increased to 5-6 pieces.
2. Orange flavor is obtained by adding zest. To remove it, you need to remove only the top layer, avoiding the white part. It is bitter, which will worsen the taste of the finished drink.
3. If you need to get a vodka tincture with an orange flavor, it is recommended to use not only the zest, but also the pulp itself. Moreover, the bones are first removed from it, and then the juice is obtained.
4. Fruit tinctures are moderately sweet. Therefore, it is recommended to add 100-150 g of sugar or honey to the drink (calculation for 1 liter of finished vodka tincture). You can do this both at the initial stage and after cooking, focusing on your taste.
5. In some cases, the drink, on the contrary, should be bitter. For a pleasant taste, ginger or roasted coffee beans are added to it.
6. The sweet taste can be balanced with a delicate sourness. For this, citrus fruits are also used – lemon or lime.

Fragrant red oranges can be used to prepare the tincture.

Recipes for orange vodka at home

You can make orange vodka according to different recipes. The cooking technology is the same – insist the pulp or zest of the fruit in alcohol for at least one week. After that, you need to taste and, if necessary, add sugar or honey. This drink should be served well chilled.

Classic orange tincture on vodka

A quick recipe for vodka on orange peels and fruits allows you to prepare a fragrant drink in just a week. To do this, take the following ingredients:

• oranges – 4 pcs.;
• strong alcohol – 500 ml;
• sugar – 150

The recipe consists of the following steps:

1. It is necessary to scald the oranges with hot water, wipe and remove the zest without the white part. This can be done with a special knife or a housekeeper for vegetables.
2. Grind and put in a jar of alcohol.
3. Get freshly squeezed juice from the pulp, after removing the bones.
4. Mix juice with sugar. Heat the liquid over low heat until the crystals are completely dissolved (no need to boil).
5. Cool and mix all ingredients.
6. Put in a warm place. Let it brew for 5-7 days. Shake periodically.

When serving, you can add lemon juice to the drink.

Pouring of oranges with honey on vodka

Another quick recipe for tincture of oranges on vodka will take no more than two weeks. For cooking you will need the following ingredients:

• vodka – 2 l;
• oranges – 2 pcs.;
• fragrant honey – 150-200 g.

The instruction is as follows:

1. Cut the fruit into equal cubes – preferably with a side of 2-3 cm.
2. Put in a drink bottle.
3. Dissolve honey separately in a small amount of vodka.
4. Connect all components.
5. Let stand for a week in a dark place (room temperature).
6. Filter to remove the precipitate.
7. Then let stand for another week and taste.

Aromatic alcohol composition will be ready in 1-2 weeks

Tincture on orange peels on vodka

The drink on orange peel has a particularly rich aroma, so vodka tincture is often prepared on the skins. They contain the maximum amount of essential oils and other valuable components, thanks to which the drink will be not only tasty, but also healthy. For cooking take:

• vodka – 500 ml;
• sugar – 120 g;
• orange peel – 25 g;
• water – 350 ml.

Cooking instructions are as follows:

1. Wash the oranges and get a fresh zest by carefully peeling off only the top layer (without the white part).
2. Finely chop the peel with a sharp knife. Raw materials put in a jar of vodka.
3. Put a pot of water on the fire and dissolve the sugar in it.
4. Bring to a boil, keep on low heat for 10 minutes.
5. Mix thoroughly and let the syrup cool.
6. Then combine all the components, cork the jar and let stand in a warm, dark place for a week.
7. Strain the drink and taste it. In a week, it should turn golden and acquire a pleasant aroma.

For a festive feast, ice, fresh fruits or berries are added to glasses with a drink.

Recipe for vodka with orange and coffee

The aroma of coffee harmonizes well with citrus fruits. It gives the drink a delicate bitterness, which is especially felt when served very chilled. For cooking, take the following products:

• strong alcoholic drink – 500 ml;
• large orange – 1 pc.;
• roasted coffee beans – 30-40 pcs.

Sequencing:

1. Wash fruit thoroughly. Make 30-40 cross cuts on the surface.
2. Insert one coffee bean into each notch.

   

3. Put an orange in a jar with a drink.
4. Close tightly and let stand in a dark and warm place for a week.
5. Then drain the liquid into another container – the tincture is ready for use.

To get a healing tincture with a coffee and citrus aroma, it is enough to withstand it for 7-10 days.

Vodka infused with oranges and ginger

You can also infuse vodka on oranges with ginger. A little honey is traditionally added to such drinks. The pleasant sweetness pairs well with the rather harsh flavors of ginger and alcohol. For cooking, take the following products:

• strong alcohol – 500 ml;
• fruits – 6 pcs.;
• boiled water – 400 ml;
• ginger – 30 g;
• fragrant honey – 4 tbsp. l.

For cooking, it is advisable to take not powdered, but fresh ginger.

The recipe consists of several steps:

1. First, take two fruits out of six and pour them with hot (but not boiling) water for 5-6 minutes.
2. Peel off the surface layer of the zest without the white part. Thoroughly grind the zest.
3. Finely chop the ginger. Add it along with the zest to the vodka.
4. Put the container with alcohol in a dark, warm place. Shake periodically.
5. A week later, the remaining four oranges are peeled, the pits are removed and freshly squeezed juice is obtained, filtered.
6. Dissolve honey in warm water (preferably boiled), combine with juice.
7. The tincture is filtered. After that, all components are mixed.

The drink must be chilled before serving.

Tincture on vodka from oranges and lemons

If the orange brings a pleasant sweetness, then the lemon enriches the tincture with an interesting sourness. It also contains essential oils that give the drink a citrus aroma. Main components:

• Orange – 1;
• lemon – 1 pcs .;
• strong alcohol – 500 ml;
• sugar – 50

The instruction is as follows:

1. Wash the fruits, pour them with hot water for 5-6 minutes.
2. Remove the zest with a sharp knife and finely chop it.
3. Put in a jar, add sugar and mix.
4. Insist in a dark, warm place for 3-4 weeks.
5. Filter and taste.

Lemon-orange taste is well revealed when ice cubes are added to alcohol

Harm and contraindications

In excessive quantities, any alcoholic drink (even home-made) will be harmful. Drinking alcohol leads to negative consequences:

• disruption of the nervous system, especially the brain;
• ulcer, gastritis;
• deterioration in liver function;
• changes in the functioning of the pancreas;
• the risk of developing arrhythmia and hypertension;
• infertility.

Harm to the body can be caused by the orange component. Citrus contains in its composition substances that cause allergic reactions in many people – itching, redness of the skin, rashes. Due to its high acid content, orange (especially freshly squeezed juice) has a bad effect on people with gastritis. Fruit acids destroy tooth enamel.

Eating oranges in moderation does not lead to harmful effects.

Therefore, in some cases, citrus tincture cannot be taken. Contraindications may be:

• diabetes;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• pathology of the digestive system;
• any kind of allergies;
• disorders of the nervous system (including insomnia, increased anxiety);
• epilepsy;
• sexually transmitted infections;
• respiratory infections.

Alcohol is strictly contraindicated for children and adolescents of any age group, as well as during pregnancy and lactation (all periods).

It is worth remembering about contraindications to the use of orange, lemon and other citrus fruits:

• gastritis with high acidity;
• ulcerative formations in the stomach, intestines;
• allergy;
• diabetes mellitus (with limitation);
• high levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia).

Storage Rules

The tincture is stored in a refrigerator, cellar or other cool, dark place at a temperature of 2-6 degrees Celsius. The maximum period is 12-15 months. You can keep the container at room temperature, but not more than 3-4 weeks. If the bottle has already been opened, it is permissible to store it only in the refrigerator.

Conclusion

Orange vodka is the simplest homemade drink that can be prepared in just a few days. This is a delicious fruit tincture that is quite healthy in moderation. Serve chilled with meat dishes, and also used to make cocktails.