In the modern world there are a large number of tinctures based on various berries, nuts and medicinal plants. These are extracts from the fruits of various plants, which are prepared on an alcohol basis. Tincture helps in the treatment of diseases and, of course, for many it is a kind of strong drinks. One of the most popular and useful is the almond-based hood.
The benefits of almond tincture
Almonds are a stone fruit that is widely distributed in the USA, Europe and is a stone with a specific aroma. This fruit is used in the manufacture of cakes, creams for them, it is added to coffee and sweets. In addition, due to the presence of useful properties, tinctures are made on its basis.
The usefulness of such drinks lies in the fact that the nut contains a large amount of antioxidants that benefit the body. Such a home infusion improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and is also a powerful cure for liver diseases.
Important! In the case when the infusion is taken for treatment, it is important to observe the dosage, otherwise undesirable well-being may occur.
One of the main advantages of almonds, and as a result, tinctures based on it, is a high content of vitamin E. In modern cosmetology, this property is used to create compositions that make hair soft and give it shine. With the help of tincture, you can make a mask for split hair. In addition, compresses from alcoholic liquid will make the skin smooth and give it elasticity, and a delicate almond flavor will remain on the skin for a long time.
- In addition, the use of almonds in the right dosages helps:
- remove sand and stones from the kidneys;
- improve the functional functioning of the liver;
- excrete bile;
- improve brain activity;
- relieve a patient with asthma or bronchitis;
- cleanse the blood of toxins that enter the body.
If the human body is prone to frequent seizures, an almond extract will help get rid of them. Thanks to its beneficial properties, almonds also help get rid of insomnia.
Did you know? Almonds are not nuts, but belong to a variety of plums, however, the habit of attributing it to the first form has developed due to the fact that its main taste is concentrated in the seeds of the fruit.
People suffering from heartburn or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, almond tincture will help deal with the discomfort caused by these problems. And men, in addition to fighting a hangover, will help improve potency. Particular attention should be paid to such a tool for smokers. A kind of ulcer can form in their body, and acidity in the stomach also increases. Almonds will help get rid of such symptoms.
In case it is not possible to prepare an almond drink, there are several recommendations on the use of nuts:
- children under three years of age are undesirable to consume fruits, since an allergic reaction can be triggered;
- children from 3 to 14 years old need to eat 2–4 fetuses per day;
- people from 14 years old can eat 10-15 nuts a day.
Often people consume nuts in large quantities, not realizing that this can harm the body. Despite the fact that this type of fruit does not contain a large amount of fat, oversaturation of the body with antioxidants can cause undesirable allergic reactions.
Did you know? In Switzerland, almond seeds are added to the Christmas cake. It is believed that the one who comes across the nut will be happy all the next year.
Almond Tincture Recipes
The recipe for almond tincture is quite simple, but has its own characteristics. You can make a syrup based on the fruits themselves, or you can use the shell for this. In the second case, the aroma of tincture will be less bright, but will retain useful properties.
In shell
Despite the fact that the almond shell is added to the syrup, the bones themselves are also present in the recipe for such an infusion.
1 L 1 month
almond shell
100 g
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- The fruits themselves must be crushed, placed in a glass container, put the almond shell on top and pour alcohol. Such a blank should be infused for 20–25 days.
- On the last day of insisting, sugar syrup should be prepared. To do this, sugar must be ground into powder, then pour water and put on fire. It should be heated for 10 minutes, while removing the foam that will form.
- After this period, drain the infusion through a gauze cloth and strain through filter paper.
- After mixing the tincture with syrup and pour into bottles or jars, then tightly cork and leave for up to 2-3 weeks.
Important! Insist syrup at room temperature in a dry room.
On a nut
1 L 1 month
vodka or moonshine 42–50%
1,5 l
almonds
1/2 faceted glass
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Initially, almond bones should be fried in a pan until slightly darkened, and then immediately remove from heat. It is important to remove the nuts immediately after the appearance of a pronounced bone aroma, otherwise the drink will have bitterness.
- Oak chips need to be pre-poured with hot water brought to a boil, and then left to infuse for 30-40 hours.
- In the container in which the liquid will be infused, pour moonshine or vodka, and then mix with water, in which there were oak chips. Mixing thoroughly, add the icing sugar and leave for 3-5 hours.
- After the specified time, it is necessary to add raisins and almond stones to the same container. Shaking the container, leave it in a dark room for a period of 25-30 days.
- Then the liquid should be filtered through gauze and left for another 20 days.
Important! For the preparation of tinctures, you can not use bitter types of almonds, since they contain too high a content of harmful acids.
Features of some recipes
Depending on what kind of drink I would like to prepare, the recipes will differ. From almonds you can make moonshine, liquor, cognac and even wine. Each drink will be interesting and tasty in its own way. An important condition is only how the infusion will be prepared. If the nut gives cognac and wine a stronger and more tart taste, then the liquor will turn out to be soft and tender.
Almond moonshine
Almond moonshine is the easiest to prepare. One of the main rules in its preparation is that the almond base can lead to the release of hydrocyanic acids, which, in turn, can lead to poisoning. To prevent such a problem, just add more sugar to the drink.
1 L 1 month
vodka or moonshine 42–50%
1 liter
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Oak chips are soaked for a day in water. It is advisable to fill them so that the liquid only covers the pieces. In this form, they remain for 24 hours.
- After filtering the water and add alcohol (moonshine or vodka) to it. Then powdered sugar is added, after which such liquid remains on the table for 4 hours.
- Then the rest of the elements are added to this tincture, namely raisins and almonds. All should be mixed and left to insist for 3-4 weeks. Room temperature must not exceed + 20 ° C.
- After the liquid is infused, it should be passed through filter paper and left for another 3 weeks.
Did you know? In Portugal, it is customary to celebrate the flowering day of the almond tree at the beginning of the year.
Ratafia
For the preparation of liquor, only a sweet variety of almond kernel is used.
1 L 1 month
sweet almonds
100 g
apricot kernel kernels
100 g
peach seed kernels (optional)
100 g
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- The kernels of the seeds must be thoroughly dried and lightly fried in a pan until a persistent aroma appears. You can dry them in the oven at a temperature of + 100 ° C for 30 minutes.
- After the nuts have dried, they must be ground or crushed with a rolling pin. After processing, pour the fruits into a container with moonshine and close tightly. Such an infusion should stand in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- At this time, it is necessary to boil the sugar syrup. Sugar with water should be boiled and set aside for 20 minutes. So the syrup will cool before it gets into the container with alcohol. When the syrup has become room temperature, it should be added to the moonshine with almonds and left in a cool dark place for 5-6 days.
- Periodically, you need to check the tincture. When it gets a bitter aftertaste, you must pass it through filter paper and leave it in a cool place for another 3-5 weeks.
Important! In order to give the drink a brighter taste, it is necessary to add coffee and vanilla to the tincture.
Almond cognac
In order for the cognac to be rich and tasty, it is important to observe the conditions of the recipe with particular accuracy.
1 L 1 month
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Chips should be filled with a small amount of water so that it only covers them. In this condition, they should be left for 24 hours.
- After the specified time, the water should be filtered through gauze and pour into vodka or moonshine. After you add raisins and grated almonds.
- Such a tincture should stand in a dark place for 40 days. After this period, the drink will receive the necessary color and aroma.
- At the end, the drink should be passed through filter paper 3 times, and then poured into a sterilized bottle or jar.
Almond wine
Making an almond-based wine drink is easy. Now it is very difficult to find this drink on the shelves of stores, so many do not even suspect what taste awaits them when consumed.
In fact, the preparation of such a drink is a mixture of the ingredients of the finished wine products. If a person has his own grape wine at home - 0.5 l, it should be mixed with 800 g of grated seeds, and then add 2 tbsp. l white wine. The drink is infused for 5 days, after which it is ready to drink.
Based on the recipes, we can conclude that the ingredients are not fundamentally different in each of them. Each of them has its own characteristics in cooking, which allows you to create new tinctures with an unusual taste. In addition to new taste sensations, moderate drinks will benefit the body.Did you know? Almond marzipan was once considered a medicine for the mentally ill.
