What is juniper vodka, and how to cook it at home?

Strong alcohol is a drink for an amateur. However, it is he who has an absolutely unique aroma and tart taste. Experts say that only a drink with a large number of degrees is able to give warmth and peace. Juniper vodka (it's gin) is a real pleasure for true Gourmets. Almost every country in the world does it. But especially appreciated is a drink produced in Holland.

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

In the production of gin, alcohol is first insisted for a start (from several weeks to six months). This is done on juniper berries, so that alcohol is properly soaked with a special tart taste and aroma. Then the preparation of the future vodka is distilled a second time, previously diluted with water. The result is a strong alcoholic beverage with unique taste properties. In Russia it was called "juniper tincture". It is completely transparent and has a pronounced specific flavor.

In Holland, several varieties of gin are produced. But the most famous were three of them: Korenwijn, Oude and Jonge. The first option is maintained In barrels for at least one year. Experts say that such a gin should be drunk in a calm and secluded setting in small sips, enjoying it, like a good expensive cognac or whiskey. Juniper vodka of the second category is prepared in accordance with old traditions. She can even have no aging at all and be bottled immediately after the 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 I already managed to get my faithful followers.

Dutch gins are more fragrant and have a rich taste. English Drinks of this kind can not boast of the same qualities. Therefore, gin from Holland is considered better and in demand. English juniper vodka is much easier to taste.

If you are dreaming of trying this particular drink, but there is no desire to buy it in the store (there are too many fakes and low-quality alcohol), then it can be cooked at home. It's not as difficult as it seems, but the result will certainly please with its unforgettable aroma. Tincture on juniper berries does not require a large number of ingredients. You will need vodka and berries in the ratio of 1 liter per 200 grams. The fruits of juniper should be carefully pounded into porridge and put into a can. Cover it with a lid and insist in a warm place for about 3 weeks. Further, the mass is filtered through gauze, folded in 2-3 times. The tincture is bottled in dark glass bottles. The remaining cake is mixed with vodka. After a while you can add it to the fermented juice. If you want, you can put some sugar. Vodka should be filtered and insisted in tightly corked bottles in the cellar for about two weeks. After this drink can already be tried.