Tinctures

Fragrant, moderately sweet and slightly sour blackcurrant liqueur, prepared at home, will not leave even the most fastidious gourmets indifferent.

In the summer season, you can make not only jam, compote or preserves from ripe pitted cherries. For the adult half of my household, I always prepare a very tasty cherry liqueur with a unique aroma and an amazing sweet and sour aftertaste.

Nowadays, stores offer a wide variety of alcoholic drinks, as they say, for every taste and budget. But what could be tastier than homemade berry or fruit liqueur made with your own hands? By tradition, in the summer I prepare several types of such tinctures, liqueurs and liqueurs for my household.

In the old days, when only vodka was sold in liquor stores, every self-respecting owner came up with his own signature recipe for enriching it. Some people infused “fire water” with herbs, tree bark or dry berries, while others added sugar syrup and fruit juices to the drink.There are many recipes for ancient delicious liqueurs, so if you are fans of delicious aperitifs, then take some of them into your arsenal.

The horseradish recipe is easy to prepare. If you know how much to drink, a small amount of tincture stimulates the appetite and gives strength. The tincture is prepared correctly if, after taking it, there is no strong burning sensation in the mouth, but a pleasant sensation remains.

A tincture of dandelion roots in vodka or alcohol has unique medicinal properties. Its use helps cleanse the blood, cope with constipation, relieve spasms, and bring the nervous system back to normal, due to its pronounced calming effect.