Viburnum tincture on vodka: recipe

To date, a large number of various alcoholic beverages are known. Everyone can choose the one that he likes. There are stronger and lower alcohol, sweet and tart, bright red and translucent. They also differ in the technology of preparation and the ingredients included in the composition. But there are drinks that have not only a pleasant taste and aroma, but also some useful properties. These are the tinctures loved by many. Of the most popular alcohol tinctures, one can single out Pepper, Medovukha, Ryabinovka and Anisovka. Recipes for making these drinks are known to many, and even more options can be found on the Internet. Experienced winemakers have their own secrets of preparation. In this article, I would like to consider the properties and technology of making viburnum tincture.

What is special about tinctures

Tinctures may vary in strength and sugar content. The taste of the drink is also always different, depending on the ingredients and the method of preparation. We can say that tinctures are somewhat similar to liqueurs, but not as sweet and stronger. The whole secret of making tinctures is contained in the name of the drink. Prepared products simply insist on vodka, alcohol or cognac. It is not necessary to buy tinctures that are produced by vodka factories. You can do this even at home.

Tinctures are loved for their pleasant taste and aroma. Many people use them for medicinal purposes. Among the wide variety, viburnum tincture can be distinguished. It has a beautiful color and smell. For its preparation, you can use both vodka and alcohol. It is recommended to be taken by people who have problems with pressure, atherosclerosis and poor metabolism. In addition, it is very useful in winter and will help fight the flu or colds.

Preparation of viburnum

For the preparation of tincture, only ripe viburnum is suitable. The berries may even be frozen. Interestingly, viburnum does not lose its properties during frosts. On the contrary, the berries become much tastier, and the bitterness goes away. If you have not had time to collect viburnum since the fall, do not worry. You can pluck brushes until spring. This viburnum is also suitable for liqueurs.

Kalina first needs to be sorted out. All spoiled berries should be thrown away. The remaining raw materials are laid out on a towel and left to dry. In this form, the berries should stand for several hours until all excess moisture drains. Then dry viburnum should be poured into a clean container. Glass jars and bottles are suitable for this.

Viburnum tincture on vodka – recipe

To prepare a wonderful viburnum tincture, we need:

• liter of vodka;
• kilogram of berries.

You also need to prepare a container that is hermetically sealed. It is in it that the drink will be infused. Glassware is best, but plastic should never be used.

Viburnum tincture on vodka is prepared as follows:

1. The first step is to sort out all the berries. They are torn off the branches and sorted. All rotten berries are thrown away. Small branches can be left, but large ones will need to be discarded. Then, all prepared viburnum should be washed under running water and thrown into a colander. After that, the berries are dried on a paper towel.

   

2. The dishes in which viburnum will be infused must be washed and dried.
3. Viburnum is poured into this container, and then prepared vodka is poured. Pour in enough to completely cover the berries. We set aside the remaining vodka, it will still be useful to us. After that, the jar is closed with a lid and insisted for 24 hours.

   

4. Then again add vodka to the container, now all of it. The jar is closed with a lid and set aside for 2 or 3 weeks. In this form, the tincture can stand even up to a month. The longer the drink is infused, the richer the taste will be. Choose only a dark and cool room.
5. After that, the tincture must be filtered. For this, ordinary gauze is suitable.
6. The finished drink is poured into clean glass bottles or carafes.

The number of berries in the drink can be changed. Kalina has a slightly specific taste that not everyone likes. Therefore, many try not to overdo it by adding berries to the drink. But in cases where the drink is used exclusively for medicinal purposes, it is customary to increase the amount of viburnum. Some people add so many berries that the vodka only slightly covers them.

The beneficial properties of this drink make it possible to use it for the treatment of lung diseases and hypertension. Also, the tincture is simply indispensable for colds and nervous disorders. But it should be remembered that it is better not to consume more than 50 grams per day. You can also add sugar to viburnum tincture, which will only improve the taste of the drink.

Tincture of viburnum and honey

To prepare a drink, you will need the following components:

• viburnum – 2 kilograms;
• good quality cognac – 500 milliliters;
• natural honey – half a liter jar;
• cooled boiled water – 1,5 liters.

So let’s get started:

1. Viburnum berries are sorted, washed and dried, as in the previous recipe.
2. Then they are poured into a prepared glass jar.
3. Then cognac is poured into the same place, honey is transferred and everything is poured with boiled water.
4. In this form, the drink should stand in a dark, cool room for at least a month and a half.
5. Then it is filtered and bottled in glass decanters or bottles. Keep the drink in the refrigerator or cellar.

This tool has incredibly useful properties. It must be taken in a tablespoon with meals. Over time, you can notice that the pressure begins to normalize, and the general condition of the body improves. Also, this tool can be used as an anesthetic drug during headaches.

Doctors recommend taking it to eliminate edema that occurs due to impaired functioning of the heart and kidneys. It is simply indispensable for those suffering from gastritis with low acidity. The drink can be stored at home for quite a long time. Honey and cognac in this case play the role of preservatives.

Conclusion

A similar tincture on viburnum can also be prepared on moonshine and alcohol. No matter what alcohol you prepare the drink with, it will still retain all the beneficial properties of fresh berries. In this article, viburnum tincture on vodka and cognac was considered. Preparing it is very simple, since you do not need to make any decoctions, squeeze the juice and constantly mix something into the drink. It is enough to spend only half an hour of your time to make this healing medicine. Try also to prepare at home a tincture of viburnum with alcohol. We are sure that you will get sick much less with it.