In the season of tangerines, when juicy fruits can be found on every counter at an affordable price, make sure that enough flavored citrus-based preparations have been made. Jams, jam , lemonades, compotes - the most usual options for harvesting the "New Year's taste" for future use, in this material we recommend to go in a not quite the usual way, having prepared a fragrant tangerine tincture on vodka.
Mandarin tincture on vodka - recipe
Usual tincture is prepared on mandarin crusts alone, we will certainly consider these recipes, but now we will stop our attention on the drink, which includes not only zest, but also pulp, thanks to which the tincture turns out fragrant and sweet.
Ingredients:
- tangerines (medium size) - 2 pcs .;
- vodka - 500 ml.
Preparation
Before you make a tangerine tincture on vodka, remove the mandarin peel with a knife-housekeeper, so that on the orange slices there is not a single area with white flesh. The fact is that the flesh, like the lobule of the lobules along with the seeds, gives the tincture a pronounced bitterness. Separating the zest, grasp the flesh, cut the juicy segments from the films with a sharp knife. Put the flesh of citrus and zest onto the bottom of a glass jar of suitable volume and pour it with vodka. Tighten the lid tightly and do not forget to specify the date and time of cooking to accurately observe the aging time.
During the infusion, avoid touching the container with sunlight, which may make the beverage cloudy and colorless. The period of insisting fluctuates within 3-4 days, do not be afraid to try the tincture and vary the time at your discretion. Also do not forget to shake the container with a drink once a day.
The recipe for tangerine tincture
Another version of the combination of tastes simply screams about winter: mandarin, spruce branches and juniper berries at the outlet will give a surprisingly aromatic drink.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 1 l;
- mandarin (large) - 1 piece;
- juniper berries - 5 pieces;
- spruce twigs (5 cm each) - 3 pcs.
Preparation
Before you make a tangerine tincture, peel the tangerine peel with a knife-housekeeper, removing the remains of the white pulp if necessary. Put the zest into a clean bottle along with washed and dried spruce branches and juniper berries. Fill the contents of the container with vodka and close the lid. Leave the tincture in a dark and cool place for 2-3 days, depending on the desired strength of taste and aroma. Shake the contents of the bottle daily. Finished beverage strain and pour into a clean container.
Tincture on mandarin crusts on vodka
The flavor and taste of tincture can give not only fruit peel, but also a variety of spices. In this recipe, we decided to focus on a combination of tangerine and vanilla. The result is a fragrant drink, perfect
Ingredients:
- tangerines - 2 pieces;
- vanilla pod - 1 pc .;
- vodka 750 ml.
Preparation
After preparing a clean and dry glass container, cut the vanilla pod in half and place it inside. Pour vanilla with vodka and cover the container with a lid. Put the drink in a dark and cool place for 3 days, not forgetting to shake the contents once a day. After a while, chop the mandarin peel, avoiding the white part of it to the total mass. About two tablespoons of zest, send in a bottle with a future tincture and leave the container for another 3 days. Before use, strain the tincture on the tangerine crusts through a coffee or cotton-gauze filter to get rid of the suspended zest.