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Cold moonshine from peaches is an alcoholic drink that is relevant in a hot period of time. He has a fairly simple cooking method. However, there are many subtle nuances to consider. Now everyone can find a recipe for this drink to their liking, because there are many variations of peach moonshine at home.
Secrets of making peach moonshine
Before talking about the technology for making peach mash, you should understand the main aspects of the preparatory work.
About components
Since the mash is made from peaches, these fruits will be the main components.
Before making moonshine from peaches, you need to consider 2 important points:
- The amount of peach mash obtained at home according to the classic recipe will be quite low. However, the drink will have an amazing taste and pleasant aroma. It is quite easy to drink.
- The strength of peach moonshine according to the classic recipe is about 55-60%. To reduce it, it is enough to prepare a tincture. To do this, you just need to dilute the resulting product with water to the required concentration.
Of course, in order to make a tasty and healthy peach moonshine at home, you need to follow exactly not only the recipe, but also the cooking technology. However, choosing your food responsibly is also important. Wild peaches are suitable for such a solution.
Despite the presence of natural sugars and acids in the composition of this fruit, sugar, citric acid and yeast will have to be added to the alcoholic drink. Moreover, it is better to buy the last component of a high-quality one, artificial yeast only worsens the taste of the finished product.
Preparation of ingredients
The technology for making moonshine from peaches at home requires special preparation.
- It is better to remove the bones. Of course, there are lovers of moonshine with peach pits. However, it should be borne in mind that in this case, the drink will be very bitter. This aftertaste is difficult to remove.
- For extra flavor, add a few overripe, but not rotten fruits.
- Rotten areas should be removed, as they can harm the fermentation process, not to mention the very technology of making moonshine from peaches without yeast.
This preparatory work will improve the quality of the resulting product.
Tips and tricks
Many housewives offer the following tricks in the preparation of this unique alcoholic product:
- To prevent the fermentation process from slowing down, the room should be kept at a constant temperature of about 22 degrees Celsius.
- To prevent spoilage of the mash, you need to keep the container in a dark place.
- The end of the fermentation process should be determined not by time, but by the appearance of the liquid: a cloudy sediment and clarified wort should be observed in it. Gas evolution in the form of bubbles should stop.
- Before the second distillation, it is better to purify the solution with a complex of potassium permanganate and activated carbon.The last component retains the peach aroma.
Following these simple tips, it's pretty easy to make real brandy.
How to put peach mash
Braga is the basis of the future alcoholic beverage. Therefore, its preparation must be treated responsibly. There are many options.
Peach mash recipe without yeast
Ingredients:
- peaches - 5 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- water - 4 l.
Cooking method:
- Prepare peaches: remove cores and pits, and any rotten areas.
- Grind the fruit pulp until puree.
- Prepare syrup: mix half the volume of water and sugar in one saucepan, put on gas and boil for 5-7 minutes. Remove foam. Cool the solution.
- Add the remaining components. To stir thoroughly.
- Cover the container with a cloth and move to a dark place for 3 days, stir the mixture periodically.
- After 20 hours, pour the solution into the fermentation vessel (about ¾ of the volume). Close with a water seal.
Leave in a dark place at a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius for 1 month.
How to make peach mash with yeast
The production technology is similar to the previous version.
Ingredients:
- fruit - 10 kg;
- sugar - 4 kg;
- water - 10 l;
- dry yeast - 20 g.
The method of preparation is the same as in the previous version, except for the addition of yeast.
How to mash peach leaves and pits
Ingredients:
- double moonshine - 6 liters;
- peach pits - 0.8 kg;
- raisins - 0.1 kg.
Cooking method:
- Crush peach pits to a powder. Dilute with water until the jelly is thick.
- Pour into a large thick-walled container, close tightly. Coat the walls with dough.
- Place the bottle in the cooling oven. The procedure is repeated 10 times within two days. If cracks appear in the dough, they need to be covered.
- Strain the mixture several times.
Mix the resulting mass with the remaining ingredients.
Fermentation
On average, this process takes 20-40 days. It depends on the type of components used: peaches, yeast and sugar, as well as external conditions: lack of light, access to air, as well as a certain room temperature.
In the process of fermentation, at the chemical level, sugar decomposes into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
How to make moonshine from peaches
Ingredients:
- fruit - 10 kg;
- sugar - 10 kg;
- water - 4 l;
- yeast - 0.4 kg.
Cooking method:
- Prepare the peaches: remove the center and pits, as well as all rotten areas.
- Grind the fruit pulp until puree.
- Prepare syrup: mix part of water and sugar in one saucepan, put on gas and boil for 5-7 minutes. Remove foam, cool solution.
- Add the rest of the components. Mix thoroughly.
- Cover the container with a cloth and place in a dark place for 3 days, stir the composition periodically.
- After 20 hours, pour the solution into the prepared container (approximately ¾ of the volume). Close with a water seal and leave in a dark place at a temperature of 22 degrees for a month.
- The mixture must be carefully filtered.
- Further, the liquid should be distilled.
- Filter by several fractions.
- Repeat distillation and filtration.
The finished drink must be poured into another container and placed in the refrigerator to infuse for another 2 days.
How to infuse moonshine on peaches with honey
Ingredients:
- moonshine - 1 l;
- overripe peaches - 6 pcs.
Cooking method:
- Prepare peaches: rinse, dry and pitted.
- Squeeze the juice out of the fruit.
- Mix with moonshine and pour the solution into a dark glass container.
Leave to infuse in a cool place for 30 days.
Moonshine infused with peach pits
Ingredients:
- fruit seeds - 10 pcs.;
- sugar - 0.4 kg;
- water - 0.2 l;
- vodka - 1.5 liters.
Cooking method:
- Grind the bones to a powder. Pour into a bottle.
- Add vodka. Close tightly with a lid, put on a lighted place to infuse for 1 month.
- Drain the infusion, strain the solution twice.
- Prepare syrup: dissolve sugar in water, bring to a boil, cook until thick. Refrigerate.
- Add to vodka. To stir thoroughly.
Pour into bottles, close tightly, put in a dark place.
The other option requires the following ingredients:
- fruit seeds - 0.4 kg;
- sugar - 0.2 kg;
- water - 0.2 l;
- vodka - 0.8 l;
- cinnamon - 5 g;
- cloves - 2 pcs.;
- ginger - 2 g.
Cooking method:
- Grind the bones to a powder and pour into a bottle. Add cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
- Add vodka. Close tightly with a lid, put on a lighted place to infuse for 1 month.
- Drain the infusion, strain it twice.
- Prepare syrup: dissolve sugar in water, bring to a boil, cook until thick. Refrigerate.
- Add to vodka. Mix thoroughly.
Pour into bottles, close tightly, put in a dark place.
How to infuse moonshine on peaches with herbs
Ingredients:
- fruit seeds - 0.4 kg;
- sugar - 0.2 kg;
- water - 0.2 l;
- vodka - 0.8 l;
- cinnamon - 5 g;
- cloves - 2 pcs.;
- ginger - 2 g;
- mint - 3 g;
- cardamom - 2 g;
- sage - 3 g.
Cooking method:
- Grind the bones to powder. Pour into a bottle. Add cinnamon, cloves and ginger and other spices.
- Add vodka. Close tightly with a lid, put on a bright place to infuse for 1 month.
- Drain the infusion, strain twice.
- Prepare syrup: dissolve sugar in water, bring to a boil, cook until thick, cool.
- Add to vodka. Mix thoroughly.
Pour into bottles, close tightly and put in a dark place.
Storage rules for peach moonshine
Like any other homemade moonshine, this drink should be stored in a cool, dark place without air access to the solution.
It is better to use glass bottles or canning jars with metal lids. For large volumes, stainless steel barrels are suitable.
The shelf life of pure moonshine is about 3-7 years, and with additives it can be different. The maximum can be stored for 5 years.
The appearance of the product should be checked periodically. If there are signs of spoilage, moonshine should not be consumed.
Conclusion
Peach moonshine is an unusual drink. It's pretty millet to cook at home. However, there are specific subtleties of preparation and content that must be taken into account.
