Almost every resident of Georgia knows how to make chacha from grapes. After all, the birthplace of such an alcoholic beverage is precisely the state represented. However, this does not mean that such fruit vodka is not prepared in other places. Moreover, chacha in other Caucasian countries is made not only from grapes, but also from tangerines, figs, oranges, and cherry plum.
Chacha from grapes at home: how to cook
Required Components:
- grape meal remaining after making wine - 15 kg;
- granulated sugar - 5 kg;
- purified drinking water - 5 l.
Selection and processing of the main ingredient
Chacha from grapes at home is prepared only from unripe fruits and berries. However, some families of the Caucasian people make such an alcoholic drink from oilcake, which remains from the wine. It is this product that can ferment well, which subsequently will certainly affect the strength of vodka and its taste.
The process of making a drink
Grape chacha at home should be prepared in a large glass bottle. It is necessary to place all the grape cake in it, and then pour in granulated sugar and pour purified drinking water. Next, the components must be mixed, loosely covered with a lid or gauze and left in this state for 5-7 days. It should be noted that the higher the temperature in the room, the faster the drink will ferment.
In the process of fermenting chacha from grapes, cooked at home, it is imperative to stir at least once a day (preferably with a wooden stick).
After that, from the surface of the fermented mixture, it is necessary to remove all the surfaced pulp, and pour the remaining mash into the distillation apparatus. After the first treatment, the chacha is considered ready, but many experts on this issue argue that the second distillation is urgently needed, which will remove all its fusel odor from the drink.
The final stage in the preparation
When the second distillation of fruit vodka is completed, the resulting alcoholic beverage should be poured into dry and clean bottles, and then placed in a not very warm and dark place for about 38-40 days. During this time, the chacha will infuse, and it can be safely served to the festive table.
How to check the quality of the drink
As you can see, the preparation of chacha from grapes can drag on for months. But such a long wait is sure to come true. After all, the drink made according to the above recipe has an exquisite taste and aroma of grapes, which will be appreciated by each guest during a festive feast.
In order to check the quality of the home-made chachi, you should dip your finger into it and immediately set fire to it. If the drink completely burns out without leaving a burn, then fruit vodka is made correctly. By the way, a real Georgian grape chacha gives a calming effect and also never causes a hangover. In addition, no mixtures or cocktails can be made from this drink, since it should be used exclusively in its pure form.