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Tangerine peel moonshine tincture can be made at home in just 3-4 weeks. For this, the prepared zest is poured into a container and insisted in a dark place. To improve the taste, you can add other ingredients - fruit juice, sugar, cinnamon, coffee beans.
The nuances of making tangerine tincture on moonshine
The infusion of moonshine on tangerine peels is easy enough to prepare at home. But sometimes the drink can ferment, and the taste is not as interesting as expected. Therefore, it is recommended to follow several rules:
- The standard cooking time is 3 weeks. It is during this time that the crusts will be able to enrich the liquid with their aroma. You should not rush - otherwise the taste will not be so interesting.
- The zest can be bitter, so a little sugar is added to the drink (3 tsp). But if you want to get a sweet liqueur, you can add a syrup of 1.5–2 glasses of sugar.
- The stronger the alcoholic base, the more bitter the taste. This means more sugar will be needed.
- When preparing, the raw materials are carefully prepared: the zest must be selected, without the slightest damage.
- Pour the crusts completely.
Recipes for tangerine tinctures on moonshine
There are several recipes for making this drink. Fundamentally, the technologies are no different: you need to get the tangerine zest and infuse it on an alcoholic basis for three weeks. If desired, it can be supplemented with other aromatic additives, for example, coffee beans, cinnamon, vanilla.
Moonshine recipe with tangerine peels
To make tangerine moonshine at home, you should take the following ingredients:
- selected tangerines of medium size - 8-10 fruits;
- moonshine - 1 l;
- sugar - 3 tsp (improves taste, although adding is optional).
The tincture can be made on both tangerines and oranges
The cooking instructions are as follows:
- First, you need to carefully select the fruits. The crusts should not have any strong scratches, dry areas, especially rot.
- Rinse in warm water several times. This is necessary in order to get rid of wax, plaque and other contaminants (tangerine peels are often treated with chemicals to increase shelf life).
- Then take a fine grater or "housekeeper" (for cleaning vegetables and fruits) and carefully remove the top layer. This is a peel without a white "subcutaneous" layer, followed by the actual pulp.
- Squeeze fresh juice from the fruit, separating it from the seeds and white fibers. For 1 liter of moonshine tincture on the crusts, no more than 100 ml of juice is taken - this is enough to soften and enrich the taste. The juice is poured into a container with a tight lid and placed in the refrigerator for 3 weeks to lighten it.
- The peels are poured into a container with alcohol. It is covered and kept in a dark place for 3 weeks. Shake the jar periodically by turning it down.
- The resulting infusion is filtered. The same is done with tangerine juice.
- All components are mixed (juice and sugar are added), the infusion is allowed to stand for another two days in a dark place at room temperature.
- If necessary, filter before use.
The citrus aroma is contained in the zest, so the infusion can be prepared using only the peel.
Tangerine liqueur on moonshine with coffee beans
You can also insist moonshine on tangerine with coffee beans. This flavorful supplement pairs well with citrus fruits. Thanks to the coffee beans, the drink acquires a spicy taste. The ratio of ingredients is as follows:
- moonshine - 1 l;
- tangerines - 8-10 medium-sized fruits.
- coffee beans - 30-40 pcs .;
- sugar - 3 tsp
The drink is prepared within three weeks
Cooking instructions:
- Rinse the tangerines and prepare the zest.
- Take coffee beans and fill them with moonshine.
- Add the zest, seal the container. Put it in a dark place.
- At the same time, get 100 ml of mandarin juice, seal the container and refrigerate for 20 days.
- Withstand the infusion for three weeks, shake occasionally.
- Then strain and combine all components, add 3 tsp. Sahara.
- To stir thoroughly. Let stand for another 3-4 days in a dark place.
- If necessary, strain again through several layers of cheesecloth.
In this case, the zest is not used, since it will not have time to give off its aroma so quickly.
Tincture of moonshine on tangerine with vanilla
The infusion can be prepared on tangerine peels and vanilla. Thanks to the combination of two aromas, the taste and smell of the drink becomes even richer and more interesting. For cooking, take the following ingredients:
- moonshine - 1 l;
- tangerines - 8-10 medium fruits;
- vanillin - 1 tbsp. l. without a slide (15 g);
- sugar - 1.5-2 cups (300-400 g);
- cinnamon - 1 tsp;
- grated nutmeg - 1 tbsp. l. without a slide (15 g).
The tincture is prepared as follows:
- Tangerines are washed, zest is obtained from them.
- Tangerine juice (100 ml) is prepared and refrigerated for 3 weeks (in a sealed container).
- Then add the peel, nutmeg, vanillin to the alcohol, close the container, put in a dark place. Insist for two weeks.
- The container is shaken periodically.
- Filter, add sugar.
- Bring to a boil, turn off immediately and cool to room temperature.
- Add mandarin juice, filter and put in a dark place for another 4 days.
Sweet tangerine liqueur with lemon zest
If you insist the tangerine peel on moonshine along with the lemon zest, the aroma of the drink will become more pronounced. However, bitterness may appear in the taste. Therefore, unpeeled lemon must first be doused with boiling water. This is optional, for example, you can simply add sugar to the finished drink. It will soften not only the bitterness of the lemon, but also the sharp alcoholic aftertaste.
Lemon juice gives the tincture a pleasant sourness and fresh aroma
To prepare a drink, the following components are used:
- moonshine - 1 l;
- tangerines - 5 medium-sized fruits;
- lemons - 5 medium-sized fruits;
- sugar - 500 g.
The cooking instructions are as follows:
- Rinse the citruses thoroughly, get the zest from all the fruits, avoiding the white layer.
- Place the peel in a container with a drink and close.
- Squeeze out tangerine juice (100 ml) and refrigerate. You can add 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice.
- Insist for 20 days in a dark place.
- Strain and add sugar and tangerine juice.
- Stir, bring to a boil, cool.
- Leave to infuse for another 3-4 days, when a sediment appears, filter the drink again.
Tangerine Tincture with Lemon
For cooking, take the following products:
- moonshine - 1 l;
- lemons - 3 medium fruits;
- tangerines - 3 pcs.;
- sugar - 2 tsp
The step-by-step instructions are as follows:
- Rinse the fruit, peel it off and add to the alcohol base.
- Squeeze the juice from three lemons, strain and add sugar, stir. Leave in the refrigerator for 20 days.
- Insist the container with the drink in a dark place (at room temperature) for the same period.
- Mix all ingredients, strain.Let stand for a few more days.
Alcoholic drink made from lemons and tangerines is completely ready in 4 weeks
What to do if the tincture did not work out
The main problem that arises when preparing tinctures is that the raw materials can ferment. To avoid this, alcohol is poured to the top so that as little air as possible remains in the container. If fermentation does start, you need to throw away the spoiled zest and add a little alcohol base.
If the taste is not good enough, it needs to be adjusted using sugar, lemon juice (acid) or even salt. The excess of sweetness is well compensated by the addition of acid (and vice versa). If there is not enough "harsh" tone, you can add a pinch of fine salt. Do not worry: the salty taste will not be noticeable, but the overall quality will improve.
Features of the use of tangerine tincture on moonshine
Moonshine on tangerine peels is a sweet liqueur with a delicate acidity and rich aroma. Typically, these drinks are served for dessert, i.e. after the main course. Whipped cream goes well with them (1: 1 ratio).
If the drink came out spicy (with cinnamon, cloves), it is appropriate to add a little cold mineral water, tonic or soda. They are also served with citrus juices - from grapefruit or orange. Apple fresh is also harmoniously combined.
Tinctures can be drunk neat and used to prepare interesting cocktails in combination with various products:
- fresh zest (for more flavor);
- sugar and berry syrup;
- honey;
- cloves, cinnamon, star anise.
Ready tangerine tincture is served for dessert, decorated with cinnamon, coconut flakes, whipped cream
Cocktails are prepared in a mixer or in a special shaker. If served with whipped cream, they can be decorated with chocolate chips, chopped cookies, or coconut flakes.
Conclusion
Moonshine tincture on tangerine peels is an interesting variant of a sweet alcoholic drink with a piquant taste and refreshing aroma. Its preparation is planned for a month in order to be in time for a holiday or other significant date. Served with dessert dishes.
