Homemade peach liqueur

Homemade peach liqueur is a very aromatic drink that can compete with high-end store alcohol. It retains the beneficial properties of the fruit, has a bright yellow hue and velvety structure. The drink is perfect for accompanying festive events, as well as for a reception for medicinal purposes.

Rules for making peach liqueur

Only ripe fruits are suitable for making peach liqueur at home. Their aroma is fully revealed, giving an unforgettable richness to the taste of the drink.

The fruit itself has a number of medicinal properties. Peach is one of the few fruits that retains its beneficial qualities during heat treatment, as well as in combination with alcohol. That is why peach-based nectars are valued all over the world. This drink is good for the kidneys and stomach. Peach drink has a calming effect on the nervous system. This is mainly due to the sweet smell (aromatherapy), the components and the sunny color of the fruit, thanks to which the hormone of happiness is produced.

For the preparation of low-alcohol peach drink, housewives often use peach pits. It gives the liquor a pleasant bitter taste. The bone is also good for the body.

Making peach liqueur at home is pretty easy, but there are some subtleties:

1. It is not necessary to use only fresh fruit to prepare liqueur. They can be replaced with dried and frozen fruits. In the first case, the amount of peaches must be put in 2 times less than indicated in the recipe. In the second - the fruits, first defrost at room temperature.
2. It is imperative to remove the fleecy peel from the fruit, as it gives an unpleasant bitterness to low-alcohol drinks. To do this, pour boiling water over the peaches for 3 minutes. Then cool them in cold water. This procedure allows you to easily separate the skin from the pulp.
3. You can change the sweetness of the drink to your liking. The approximate amount of sugar indicated in the recipe can be increased or decreased.
4. For an alcoholic base, the following are most often used: vodka, ethyl alcohol diluted with water to 40%, the same strength of moonshine or inexpensive cognac.
5. Peach liqueur cannot be completely transparent even after prolonged filtration. A natural product will sediment anyway. To make the liquid lighter, you must repeatedly pass it through cotton wool.

There are many varieties of liquor. The aromatic shade can be changed by adding all kinds of ingredients. To choose your favorite drink to your liking, you need to experiment by preparing liqueur according to different recipes.

The classic homemade peach liqueur recipe

A simple recipe that harmoniously combines a bright fruit, an alcoholic base, and sugar syrup. To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:

• peach - 1 kg;
• vodka - 1 l;
• granulated sugar - 1.5 tbsp.;
• water (boiling water) - 0.5-1 tbsp.

Homemade peach liqueur recipe:

1. Wash the fruits. Remove ponytails, skin and bones.
2. Use a blender or other utility to prepare the peach puree.
3. Pour boiling water over. Stir the mass.
4. Fold the cheesecloth in 3 layers.
5. Get juice by squeezing the fruit mass through cheesecloth.
6. Remove the pomace. They are not useful in this recipe (housewives often use them for sweet pastries).
7. Pour juice and vodka into a convenient brewing container. Mix.
8. Add granulated sugar. Mix.
9. Seal the container.
10. Remove to a dark place for 15 days. For the first decade, the liquid must be shaken every day.
11. Filter the finished drink.
12. Pour into a convenient container for storage. Close tightly with lids.

The drink is obtained with a strength of 25-28%. After a while, a thick sediment may re-form at the bottom of the bottles. To remove it, the liquid must be re-filtered.

Peach seed liqueur recipe

Such a drink will be distinguished by an almond flavor, which will give the bone in the fruit.

Required Ingredients:

• peaches - 5 pcs.;
• alcohol base (40%) - 0.5 l;
• water - 250 ml;
• granulated sugar - 1 tbsp.

Method of making peach seed liqueur:

1. Prepare the fruits after washing and cleaning them.
2. Remove bones and chop.
3. Pour boiling water over the kernels for 5 minutes. Remove dark skin.
4. Cut the peach pulp into small pieces.
5. Fold the pulp and kernels into a jar.
6. Pour the alcohol base over the contents of the jar to completely cover it.
7. Cover tightly with a lid. Infuse the liquid at room temperature for 15-20 days.
8. Drain the infusion.
9. Squeeze the pulp with gauze folded in several layers. Remove the marc.
10. Make a syrup with water and sugar. Boil it for 5 minutes. over low heat. Skim.
11. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
12. Mix infusion with syrup. Stir the liquid. Seal.
13. Put in a cool dark place for a week.
14. Drain the liquor with a tube, leaving a thick sediment.
15. Filter the liquid, pour into bottles, put away for storage.

The strength of such a drink will be approximately 19-23%.

Homemade peach liqueur with lemon and orange zest

This cocktail will delight any connoisseur of low-alcohol drinks with its taste. It resembles an amaretto. A more harmonious taste can be obtained by using cognac as an alcoholic base. Citrus zest should be taken dried. Making liquor is pretty simple.

Components:

• peach fruits - 5 pcs.;
• lemon zest - 1 tsp;
• orange zest - 1 tsp;
• cognac - 0.5 l;
• granulated sugar - 200 g;
• water - 1 tbsp.

Recipe for citrus peach liqueur:

1. Prepare peaches, peel. Cut the fruit pulp into small pieces.
2. Fold whole seeds, chopped pulp, orange and lemon zest into one infusion container.
3. Boil the syrup by combining sugar and water. Boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove foam. Cool to room temperature.
4. Add syrup and cognac to the container with the main raw materials. Mix thoroughly and cover with a lid.
5. Insist 1 month. in a dark place.
6. Filter the peach liquid, squeeze the pulp with cheesecloth.
7. Pour the finished liquor into convenient bottles and close.
8. Set aside for 2 weeks in a cool place to stabilize the taste.

The strength of such a drink will be 20%.

How to make peach liqueur with cinnamon and star anise

The principle of preparation of this drink is similar to the classic recipe. The peculiarity of the liqueur is the addition of aromatic spices to it, due to which the aroma and aftertaste of the drink change.

Components:

• ripe peaches - 1 kg;
• alcohol base - 1 liter;
• sugar - 350 g;
• cinnamon (medium size) - 1 stick;
• star anise - 1 pc. (star);
• water - as needed.

Recipe for making peach liqueur with cinnamon and star anise at home:

1. Proceed in the same way as the classic recipe.
2. Spices are added at the moment of combining peach juice with vodka.

Peach liqueur: recipe with almonds

Almond flavor in the liqueur appears due to the addition of apricot kernels.

Required ingredients and proportions:

• ripe peaches - 4-5 pcs.;
• apricot kernel - 12 pcs.;
• vodka - 500 ml;
• water - 200 ml;
• granulated sugar - 200 g.

Preparation of peach and apricot kernel liqueur:

1. Completely follow the points of the recipe for making peach kernel liqueur.
2. Apricot pits are processed in the same way as peach pits. It is worth adding them to the total mass at the same time.

Fastest Condensed Milk Peach Liqueur Recipe

The drink is unique in that it is very easy and quick to prepare it. In literally an hour, the cream liqueur will be ready. It does not need to be insisted for weeks. This recipe is also called "lazy".

List of components:

• peaches - 400 g;
• ordinary cognac brandy - 350 ml;
• condensed milk - 100 ml;
• milk - 60 ml;
• cream - 100 ml;
• vanilla sugar - 5 g.

Recipe:

1. Cut the peach pulp into slices.
2. Grind them with a blender.
3. Add alcohol to the mass, while the blender is not turned off.
4. Gradually pour condensed milk, cream, milk into the container, add vanilla sugar.
5. Switch the blender to the minimum speed setting. Shake the resulting liquid for 1 min.
6. Put the liquor in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

What to drink with peach liqueur

Liqueur, like any other alcoholic drink, has its own rules of admission. Peach nectar is very sweet, so it should be served after the main meal for dessert.

Drinking freshly brewed tea or coffee is a good idea after drinking homemade peach alcohol. And also liquor can be added directly to a cup of hot drinks.

To remove excess sweetness, you can add ice cubes to the drink. Thus, the drink will become more refreshing.

Liquor can be used to prepare other more complex drinks - cocktails. In this case, it will serve as one of several components.

Rules for storing peach liqueur

In order for the drink to be preserved at home for a long time, it is necessary to follow all the rules when preparing it. Be sure to ensure that all lids are tightly closed containers. A properly prepared drink can be stored for up to 3 years. But usually it is drunk during the year.

Conclusion

Peach liqueur is a delicious DIY drink. Every host wants to surprise his guests. This drink will not leave anyone indifferent, since liqueurs with different tastes can be prepared from one crop.

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