Good spirits are quite expensive, so not all people can afford something sophisticated. In this case, it is possible to surprise your guests with brandy based on almonds. Almond drink has a tart, but very interesting and pleasant taste, which is no worse than expensive drinks.
Selection and preparation of ingredients
In order for the cognac to turn out tasty and not give away alcohol, you should correctly select the ingredients. In the selection of the alcohol base, you need to pay attention to the fact that the cheapest vodka will not work. You must choose medium quality alcohol or moonshine. With the right choice, cognac will get a rich taste and will not smell like alcohol.
Important! The use of almond seeds of bitter varieties can lead to poisoning with hydrocyanic acid, which is released when insisted.
Another important condition is that the almond nut must be fresh and most importantly: not from sweet varieties, so the taste will be more vibrant and unusual. In addition, for the purity of the drink itself, white raisins should be used, since it will make homemade cognac transparent and saturated.
Cognac Recipe
1 L 1 month
moonshine or vodka (40–50 °)
1 liter
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Initially, you should prepare an infusion on oak blocks or chips. For this, a day before the preparation of the drink, they should be poured with boiling water so that the water only covers them a little (100 ml).
- Almonds should be fried in a pan for 2-4 minutes. When the bright smell of a nut appears, it should be removed from the fire.
- In case you have chosen moonshine for cooking, pour in it all the water that has absorbed the juices of the oak bars. If vodka is chosen, a smaller amount of water should be added, approximately 50 ml.
- After this, it is necessary to pour the liquid into a jar and add all the ingredients prepared in advance there.
- Sugar should not be added to the cognac drink, because it will be obtained from raisins. For taste, add 1 tsp. To tincture. vanilla sugar. After that, the bank needs to be tightly closed and left in a dark place for 28-30 days.
Video recipe
Application features
Almond-based cognac can be used in the preparation of various dishes. With it, prepare cakes for cakes, risotto and cream for various desserts. Apply such a drink in medicine. For instance, for those who have sick kidneys, the use of cognac in small doses will help remove sand and kidney stones. In addition, the use of cognac (in reasonable amounts) will help improve brain activity and potency.
Did you know? The most expensive cognac in the world is recognized as "Henri IV". The cost of one bottle of such a drink is $ 2,000,000.
However, since almonds contain a large amount of carbohydrates, it is undesirable to use it for people suffering from overweight. In addition, an allergic reaction can occur to the almond bones. In the event of such intolerance by the body, you must abandon the use of this product. The drink is not recommended for use by people with cardiovascular diseases.
Preparing almond cognac at home is not difficult, choosing the right ingredients and performing all the steps in sequence. This drink is perfect for a festive feast and will surprise your guests with an exquisite taste.
