A rowan tree, like a birch, has long been considered a symbol of Russia. And also - a symbol of golden autumn. It is unusually beautiful: bright scarlet berries, collected in lush brushes, against a background of green foliage with a light yellowness. However, many people appreciated the curly charmer. In Europe, it is believed that the mountain ash protects from evil spirits, because it is often planted near the house, at the gate as a talisman-amulet. And, in addition, from berries make medicinal tinctures, delicious drinks, jelly and even jam.
Tincture with sugar
For tincture of mountain ash, berries should be harvested better in late autumn, when the first frosts are slightly "pribyut." Then the fruits somewhat lose their inherent bitterness and astringency. True, you can get ahead of birds. Therefore, still gather a number of sunny days on a sunny day, while the brushes are not yet twisted, fold in the refrigerator and use as needed. And for the proposed tincture of mountain ash you will need: ripe berries - 400 gr., Sugar - 100 gr., A bottle of ordinary vodka (with a capacity of 0.7), degrees from 35 to 40 (ie, soft). Alcohol try to take without flavoring additives and impurities. Wash washed, dried and dried berries for a week in the freezer. Then they need to be thawed in a microwave or oven, holding until the skin does not frown and burst. Thanks to this, the tincture from the mountain ash will not have a bitter taste, and the fruits will freely give their juice and coloring substances to the drink. Sterilize the bottle. Pour vodka into it, fill berries and sugar, close with a tight stopper and shake well. Let the day 2-3 drink stand in the kitchen, you shake it from time to time, so that the sugar is dissolved completely. Then put the workpiece for tincture from the mountain ash in a dark place for 3 months. It should be well saturated with natural berry ingredients. After the specified time, the bottle is removed, the contents filtered / filtered through cheesecloth and leave "to reach" for another month. And only after that, a curative, very tasty, infused drink is ready for use. If you want, you can add a little more sugar.
Tincture of ashberry with dried fruits
If you are interested in how to make a tincture of ashberries sweeter, then read this recipe. You will need: berries - 350 gr., Dried fruits (raisins, apples, cherry plums, lemon grass) - 650-700 gr., Sugar - 250 gr., Vodka - 1 liter. Fruit-berries rinse, dry, fill in a large container. Pour them sugar, and then pour alcohol. It is important that it completely covers the fruit. Tie a neck with a linen cloth or gauze and put in a dark place to insist on 3 months. Then strain the drink, distribute it in bottles and drink with pleasure. Store in a dark place.
Homemade homemade with black chrysanthemum
And finally one more useful recipe: berry tincture of moonshine. On the black chokeberry cooked, this home-made drink turns literally into the nectar of the gods. What you need: alcohol - about 1 liter or slightly less, 150 gr. Berries, 100 gr. - cherry leaves, 300 gr. Sugar, 1.5 liters of boiled cold water. The technology is as follows: rowan and cherry, cook 15 minutes, pour into a colander. Pour sugar and vodka into the broth, insist 3 weeks, filter and treat!
Let these drinks benefit you!