Despite the fact that in stores a huge selection of various alcoholic drinks is provided to consumers, most judging by the reviews prefer to cook them at home on their own. For the preparation of all kinds of liquors and tinctures, there are many recipes. Unlike branded, artisanal products, according to experts, are healthier. One of such strong alcoholic drinks with healing properties is moonshine on ginger. There are several cooking options for this product. Recipes of tincture of moonshine on ginger are presented in this article.
Acquaintance
Ginger infusion on moonshine is a very original alcohol. Thanks to the plant component, the drink is obtained with a piquant taste and a strong antibacterial effect. According to experts, regardless of the recipe used, moonshine on ginger retains its beneficial properties. The choice already depends on the preferences of the consumer.
What is the peculiarity of tincture on ginger
On moonshine, a composition with honey and lemon is used. This recipe is considered classic. Judging by the numerous reviews, ginger has a sharp taste, which will easily turn into a decoction and alcoholic beverage. Depending on the amount of ingredients used, moonshine on ginger can have both pepper hotness and softness. This drink is easy to drink. According to many consumers, an abundant snack is not necessary for this.
About the root of ginger
This product is a plant that has various beneficial qualities. The root is taken as a medicine because it contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, zinc, iron and amino acids. The latter are responsible for the construction of cells. Due to the presence of cineole, ginger is recommended for those who have a sick upper respiratory tract.
Ginger normalizes metabolism and is considered a good natural antioxidant. In addition, ginger is good for women's health.
About the classic bitter tincture
To make moonshine on ginger, you can confine yourself to only two ingredients, namely a liter of "sam" and directly the root itself. The latter will need up to 50 mm. First, ginger is gently chopped. The root should be in the form of small circles or cubes.
Some home craftsmen prefer to grind it with a grater. Next, this ingredient is poured into a jar and filled with moonshine. He insists no more than one week. After this period, the contents of the can are carefully filtered and bottled. You can store such moonshine on ginger for two years. It is best to keep the drink in a glass bowl. Many lovers of homemade alcohol prefer not to remove ginger from moonshine. To do this, add 20 mm root to each bottle.
Moonshine with ginger and honey
So that in the classic bitter tincture the taste was not so burning, the drink is softened with honey. To prepare this tincture you will need 1 liter of moonshine, ginger root (50 g) and honey (10 g). First, the root is thoroughly washed and dried. Then it is crushed and put in a jar. Now season with honey.
After that, the mass is thoroughly mixed. At the next stage, the workpiece is filled with moonshine. At the end, the jar is tightly closed with a lid, shaken vigorously and placed for 14 days in a dark, dry place. Experts recommend periodically shaking it. You can do this every three days. Shake the tincture a few days before filtering, because the raw materials should completely settle to the bottom. Then the contents are filtered through cheesecloth and bottled. In sealed containers, this drink is stored for up to two years. Judging by the reviews, this is an excellent aperitif and a warming agent.
About the fast-playing ginger-lemon drink
This alcohol can not only treat guests, but also remove the hangover syndrome. In addition, the tincture is quite effective as a prophylactic for colds. To make it easier for Sam to drink, it is additionally seasoned with citrus fruits.
You can make moonshine with ginger and lemon in an hour. Before you begin, you need to get the following ingredients:
- Moonshine. Enough half a liter.
- Lemon (1 pc.).
- Honey (1-2 teaspoons).
- Ginger root (20 g).
Some homemade alcohol lovers add one pinch of salt to their drink. The cooking procedure consists of several stages. First, citrus and ginger are washed and wiped dry. With the help of a peeler, the yellow part of the zest is removed from the lemon. It is important that the white film below it remains untouched. After that, juice is pressed from the lemon. Citrus peel and root are mixed in a separate clean container. Lemon juice and a whisper of salt are added there. An alternative to this ingredient is one cinnamon stick. Now the mass should be infused for five minutes. After the workpiece is seasoned with honey and moonshine and mixed. According to the recipe, the drink will be ready in half an hour. Filter it with gauze, which must be rolled into several layers. Judging by numerous reviews, we can conclude that with cinnamon tincture is obtained with a stronger warming effect and spicy taste. Such moonshine is stored no longer than a month.
About long-running moonshine products
According to experts, this drink is mainly consumed as a remedy. To prepare it, you will need 1 liter of moonshine, 50-100 g of ginger root, two lemons and 150 g of honey. Carefully washed and squeezed juice, the lemon, together with its peel, is ground on a grater. A blender is also suitable for this purpose. Ginger root is also subjected to a similar procedure. Then these ingredients are mixed with each other and mixed several times. Honey is dissolved in moonshine in a separate container. The resulting liquid is poured lemon-ginger mass. In order for nutrients to go into alcohol as much as possible, tincture should be kept for a couple of months. Only then distribute in bottles. The shelf life of this product is up to three years.
What should I look for?
Those who are going to prepare a tincture, experts advise to take into account the following nuances:
- It is advisable to use only fresh root. Judging by the reviews, this ingredient in the form of a powder forms a precipitate in the drink. In addition, the product will turn out with a weak aroma and cloudy.
- The root should be dense and have thin skin and a smooth surface. There are spots on the old ginger, and it is wrinkled. It is better not to use such a root for tincture, since it will not provide it with the necessary essential oils. To check the ginger, just pry off the peel with a knife. The stronger the smell, the fresher the root. Refuse also from candied ginger.
- Judging by numerous reviews, the tincture will be tastier if you use grain distillation with double distillation.
- In order for the root to better give essential oils, it should be cut as finely as possible. The optimum size of the piece should be no more than 10 mm.
- For cooking, use fresh and liquid honey. Preference should be given to flower varieties. If this component is sugared, then it will be difficult to dissolve in moonshine, and in the end it will settle on the bottom. Replace honey with sugar is unacceptable. Otherwise, the classic tincture will turn out with a distorted taste.
How and who should use?
Ginger root tincture is recommended for the following health problems:
- Poisoning and colds. This can also be attributed to impaired digestion.
- Infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, throat, lungs and genitourinary system.
- Asthma, bronchitis and tonsillitis.
- Chronic headaches.
- Obesity.
- Impaired potency.
- Tincture has a beneficial effect on vision and the nervous system.
To strengthen the immune system, it is enough to take 30 drops three times a day. Judging by numerous reviews, after inflammatory diseases, the body with the use of tincture with ginger returns to normal faster. You can use moonshine on ginger not only inside. Reviews recommend this product for bruises, sprains, and joint and muscle pain. This tincture is considered an effective tool for the preparation of rasters, tonics, lotions and pain relievers.
Contraindications
Despite all the useful properties that moonshine has on the root of ginger, not everyone can use this product. The restrictions apply to people who are prone to bleeding and have liver problems. It is also not recommended to drink moonshine based on ginger for those with a heart condition. In general, tincture can be drunk at the festival as the main alcohol or as an aperitif to stimulate appetite.