Today, tinctures, liquors and other alcoholic beverages prepared at home are very popular. They are not only tasty, but also healthy. If we consider the classic recipes, then almost all such drinks are infused in barrels of natural wood. Therefore, it is logical to assume that you can buy oak bark in a pharmacy, and make moonshine using this component.
It is best to buy large chips. Then the finished drink will have a more intense taste. Oak bark in a pharmacy is inexpensive and will require very little. Additionally, you need to buy a few more ingredients, including herbs. More on this.
What is required
It is immediately worth noting that the tincture of oak bark (it is also sold in the pharmacy) is not suitable. Chips are needed, namely 3 tablespoons. You also need to prepare or buy 3 liters of finished moonshine. Its strength should be at least 45%.
To make the aroma of brewed moonshine pleasant, a spoonful of natural honey and five dried cloves are also added to it. To give the drink more flavoring shades, you can add one spoonful of oregano or St. John's wort. Some also use a very small amount (at the tip of a knife) of vanillin.
Features of the infusion
As you know, ordinary moonshine has a rather specific aroma and taste. Therefore, many prefer to insist on additional ingredients. Oak bark in this case is the optimal material. This is a very quick way to improve the characteristics of the drink. You don’t have to spend a lot of time and money.
The infusion is very soft and has a pleasant cognac aroma. Moonshine can be used absolutely any. For example, fruit or sugar will do. Depending on how long the tincture will be aged, it can acquire other pleasant flavors.
Moonshine on oak bark from a pharmacy: a recipe for a classic drink
To get a good result, you need to follow the correct sequence. First, oak bark, herbs, honey and additional seasonings, if used, are poured into a large bottle. All components must be thoroughly mixed. After that, moonshine is slowly poured into the container. The bottle closes with a lid (very tight) and shakes.
After this, the infusion should be put in a dark place for 16 days. The temperature in the room should be within 18-22 degrees of heat. Every three days you need to re-shake the bottle.
After the specified period, the infusion is filtered several times. You can do more. The main thing is that the liquid becomes completely transparent. After that, you can bottle the infusion and stand for another 12 days. It is best to store the drink in the refrigerator or cellar.
Insist moonshine on oak bark from a pharmacy can be done differently. The recipe described above is considered more modern. But if you wish, you can use the old method of making moonshine.
Old cooking recipe
In this case, oak bark is also bought at the pharmacy, but you can also procure chips yourself. Their thickness should be about 2 mm. It’s best to find a tree away from the road. In addition, you need ready-made moonshine or high-quality vodka. Sugar is also present in this recipe. It needs no more than one small spoon for every liter of an alcoholic drink.
To prepare a delicious infusion, you need to pour oak bark into a three-liter jar in such a way as to fill it completely. Slivers do not need to be pressed or wrinkled. After that, pour enough alcohol. Depending on how much vodka or moonshine it took, sugar is added.
At the next stage, the tincture goes to a dark place for 3 months. After this time, the liquid is filtered off. After that, the drink can be stored in the refrigerator, in tightly closed bottles.
How to quickly make moonshine on oak chips
If you do not want to wait a few months, then you can use this recipe. To do this, buy oak bark in a pharmacy. In addition, you need a few peas of pepper, 2 tablets of glucose, cinnamon and a little vanilla sugar (seasonings can be used to your taste), several tablespoons of oak bark. To speed up the cooking process, you need three more tablespoons of strong black tea and infused rosehip.
For preparation, pour all the components (except glucose) into the container and pour 1.5 liters of vodka or moonshine. After shaking, the container with the liquid goes to a dark place for 10 days. On the third day, you must add 2 glucose tablets to the liquid. It is she who will accelerate the process of preparing a delicious drink. After 10 days, the tincture is filtered and can be tasted. If the taste is not fully revealed, then you can insist on moonshine longer. But usually this time is enough. This is the easiest and fastest way to make an alcoholic drink, which will appeal to guests at any holiday.