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Honeysuckle is a healthy berry that contains a storehouse of vitamins. It can be used to make not only blanks in the form of jams, preserves, compotes, but also alcoholic beverages. Honeysuckle tincture can take center stage in the medicine cabinet and even on the holiday table.
The benefits and harms of honeysuckle tincture
These small bluish berries contain a lot of useful vitamins and minerals: magnesium, calcium, iron, iodine, copper, phosphorus and much more. In folk medicine, honeysuckle tincture on vodka or any other alcohol-based takes a special place, since its medicinal properties help to avoid many diseases:
- strengthens the immune system;
- improves digestion;
- has a positive effect on the nervous system;
- cleanses the body of toxins and toxins;
- helps to cleanse the blood;
- fights obesity;
- possesses tonic properties, which helps to restore strength and recover faster from illness.
On the basis of these berries, jams, preserves, decoctions, poultices and extracts are made
The benefits of vodka, alcohol or moonshine tincture are multifaceted, but for some people this drink can be harmful. It is very important to take into account the characteristics of the body, allergic reactions to components, past illnesses. In some cases, the use of this drink can cause hemoglobin surges, skin rashes, constipation, and frequent urination, which leads to the elimination of nutrients from the body.
How to make a tincture of honeysuckle
At home, honeysuckle tincture is made more often on moonshine or vodka. For the preparation of a medicinal drink, berries are suitable in any form: frozen, fresh or dried. In the latter case, the fruits will be needed 3 times less than indicated in the recipes. Before cooking, frozen berries must be defrosted and the excess liquid drained. You can also use honeysuckle jam, but then you shouldn't add sugar. The classic tincture contains vodka, but you can use moonshine, edible alcohol, cognac or any other alcoholic drink instead.
Honeysuckle tincture recipes
To make this drink, no special equipment is required, which allows you to prepare it at home. Below are simple recipes for honeysuckle tincture on different alcohol bases.
Moonshine honeysuckle recipe
The sweetness of the drink can be adjusted independently to taste
The tincture will require the following ingredients:
- berries - 250 g;
- moonshine - 0.5 l.;
- sugar - 1 tbsp. l .;
- water - 100 ml.
Preparation:
- Sort berries, spoiled and damaged, do not use.
- Rinse the honeysuckle, put it on a towel so that the glass excess liquid and dry slightly.
- Transfer the workpiece to a jar, fill with moonshine and mix the contents.
- Close with a lid, put in a dark place at room temperature. Moonshine on honeysuckle should be infused for at least 5 days. To make the tincture a rich and bright color, the contents of the jar must be shaken daily.
- After this time, sugar syrup should be poured into the container. To do this, add a spoonful of sugar to a glass of water and stir.
- Close the lid again and let it brew for another 2 days.
- Using cheesecloth folded 3-4 times, strain the infusion from the berry mass.
- Pour the drink into bottles or decanters.
- Refrigerate before use.
In the recipe for tincture of moonshine on honeysuckle, if necessary, it is allowed to make adjustments. The proportions of sugar can be changed at your discretion or you can do without it altogether, but in this case the bitterness will be stronger. In addition, you can add additional ingredients to the drink, for example, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, orange, lingonberry, chokeberry or blueberry.
With a large number of berries, you can make honeysuckle moonshine at home, which has a tart taste and bright aroma. So, for a mash from honeysuckle for moonshine, only 4 components are required:
- berries - 5 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- wine yeast - 70 g pressed or 15 g dry;
- clean water - 2 liters.
Preparation:
- Mash the honeysuckle in an enamel saucepan.
- Mix sugar with water and pour the berry mixture with this solution.
- Transfer to a glass bottle.
- Add yeast, stir.
- Instead of a water seal, you can put a rubber medical glove on the container. As it swells, it is necessary to make holes in it with a needle.
The ripening period is at least 7 days. You can find out about readiness by a deflated glove. The shelf life of such a drink is 5 years.
The indicator of the ripening of the wash is a rubber glove, which deflates when ready
Honeysuckle tincture with alcohol
For tincture, you can use ethyl alcohol, diluted to 40-45%. The following ingredients are required:
- honeysuckle fruits - 300 g;
- alcohol - 1 l.;
- sugar - 150 g;
- water - 0.2 l.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Sort the berries, rinse.
- Grind them, try to keep the juice.
- Transfer the berry mass to an infusion jar, add alcohol, mix thoroughly.
- Close the container with a lid, put in a dark place for 5 days, shake the contents daily.
- In a saucepan, mix water and sugar, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, removing the foam.
- Strain the berry infusion through cheesecloth, add the cooled sugar syrup.
- Close the lid and remove again for 5 days.
- If the drink turns out to be cloudy, then it can be filtered through cotton wool.
- Pour the finished tincture into bottles and seal hermetically with corks.
Before cooking, the berries must be chopped using a blender, food processor or a regular crush.
Recipe for vodka honeysuckle tincture
This drink will require:
- honeysuckle - 400 g;
- water - 2 l.;
- sugar - 300 g;
- water - 400 ml.
Cooking process:
- Rinse the berries, dry with a towel and chop.
- Transfer the resulting mixture to a glass container, add the remaining ingredients to it.
- Close the container tightly, shake the contents well.
- Place in a dark place for 2-3 weeks.
- After this time, filter and bottle.
Only good quality whole fruits are suitable for this drink.
Honeysuckle vodka with honey
When replacing sugar with honey in the tincture, the beneficial properties increase. To prepare a medicinal drink you will need:
- honeysuckle - 400 g;
- vodka - 2 l.;
- liquid honey - 300 g.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Rinse the fruits, dry slightly with paper towels, chop them with a blender or meat grinder.
- Transfer the resulting mass to a glass container, add honey and vodka.
- Shake the contents well.
- Transfer the container to a dark place.
- Insist 2-3 weeks, after which the drink should be filtered.
- Pour the finished tincture into bottles.
If the drink turns out to be strong, then it can be diluted with water.
Honeysuckle tincture on cognac
For this drink, you should take good quality cognac, since the taste of the future tincture will depend on it. This will require:
- dried honeysuckle - 200 g;
- cognac - 500 ml;
- dried tea rose petals - 1 tbsp. l .;
- sugar - 1 tbsp. l .;
- cloves - 1-2 buds;
- vanilla sugar - ½ tsp;
- nutmeg - ½ tsp.
Cooking process:
- Put the berries in a glass container.
- Pour cognac to the top, put in a dark, warm place.
- After 5 days, add all the remaining ingredients.
- Mix the contents thoroughly and leave for 7 days.
- Filter the finished tincture, if you wish, you can add more sugar and pour into bottles for storage.
It is not recommended to use boiled water to prepare a medicinal drink.
How to use honeysuckle berry tincture correctly
Undoubtedly, honeysuckle tincture is good for the body, but only in moderation. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is recommended to take inside 50 ml after meals, once a day. Abuse can lead to constipation, cause an allergic reaction, and increase the urge to urinate.
Contraindications for use
It is necessary to refrain from such drinks for children, lactating and pregnant women. It is also not recommended to be taken orally by people with low blood pressure or exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. To avoid side effects, you should consult a specialist before treatment.
When poisoning with poisonous berries, symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations and seizures appear. In such situations, you should immediately seek medical attention.
Terms and conditions of storage
Honeysuckle tincture should be stored in glass bottles with tightly closed stoppers. For long-term storage, it is advisable to keep in a cool room, for example, in a cellar or basement. If these conditions are met, the shelf life can be about 5 years.
Conclusion
Honeysuckle tincture is not only a pleasant drink with a slight sourness, but also a useful medicine that fights various ailments. It is quite simple to prepare it at home. The main thing is to choose the recipe that you like and be sure to follow the cooking recommendations.
