What is juniper vodka and how to make it at home?

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Strong alcohol is a drink for everyone. However, it is he who has a completely unique aroma and tart taste. Connoisseurs say that only a drink with a large number of degrees is able to give warmth and tranquility. Juniper vodka (aka gin) is a real treat for the true

gourmet. It is made by almost every country in the world. But this drink made in Holland is especially appreciated.

The Netherlands first invented such an unusual recipe and gave gin its original name. At first, juniper vodka was prepared on the basis of brandy alcohol. And only after a whole hundred years, barley appeared in the recipe.

In the production of gin, alcohol is first thoroughly infused (from several weeks to six months). This is done on juniper berries so that the alcohol is properly saturated with a special tart taste and aroma. Then the preparation of future vodka is distilled a second time,previously diluted with water. The result is a strong spirit drink with unique taste properties. In Russia, he received the name "juniper tincture". It is completely transparent and has a pronounced specific aroma.

The Netherlands produces several varieties of gin. But three of them gained the greatest fame: Korenwijn, Oude and Jonge. The first option is aged

in barrels for at least one year. Connoisseurs say that such a gin should be drunk in a calm and secluded atmosphere in small sips, enjoying it like a good expensive cognac or whiskey. Juniper vodka of the second category is prepared in accordance with ancient traditions. It may even have no aging at all and be bottled immediately after creation. This is not typical for vodka in principle. But the taste does not suffer from this at all. The last brand of gin appeared in Holland relatively recently. But she has already managed to acquire her loyal followers.

Dutch gins are more fragrant and full of flavor. English

drinks of this type cannot boast of the same qualities. Therefore, gin from Holland is considered to be of higher quality and in demand. English juniper vodka is much lighter in taste.

If you dream of trying this specific drink, but there is no desire to buy it in the store (too many fakes and low-quality alcohol), then it is quitecan be cooked at home. It is not as difficult as it seems, and the result will certainly please with its unforgettable aroma. Juniper berry tincture does not require a lot of ingredients. You will need vodka and the berries themselves in a ratio of 1 liter per 200 grams. Juniper fruits must be thoroughly crushed into porridge and put in a balloon. We cover it with a lid and insist in a warm place for about 3 weeks. Next, the mass is filtered with gauze folded 2-3 times. The tincture is bottled in dark glass bottles. The remaining cake is mixed with vodka. After a while, it can be added to the fermented juice. You can add some sugar if you like. Vodka should be filtered and insisted in tightly corked bottles in the cellar for about two weeks. After that, the drink is already ready to be tasted.