Tincture on oak bark: a step-by-step recipe
Oak bark tincture differs from many other types of tinctures in that it can be prepared in a day. The usual infusion period for such products is from 3 to 14 days. The ability to quickly prepare a tincture makes this recipe very popular.
What ingredients need to be prepared
This recipe indicates the amount of ingredients needed based on the norm for 2 liters of moonshine. By reducing by half or four times the rate of laying products, you can prepare a smaller amount of tincture. Since the tincture is prepared with alcohol, it can be stored for several years, which means that it can be harvested in large volumes. If this portion will not be used, it is recommended to prepare a smaller amount of solution.
List of products you need:
- moonshine or vodka 40% - 2 liters;
- honey - 1 teaspoon;
- 4 cloves buds;
- cinnamon - 1 g;
- vanillin - 1 g;
- oak bark - 10 g.
How to prepare tincture on oak bark
Oak bark tincture is prepared according to the following recipe:
- The amount of required products is measured using a measuring cup and an accurate electronic balance.
- Moonshine is placed in a glass bottle, honey is dissolved in it.
- Shredded oak bark is mixed with cinnamon (crushed), vanilla and cloves.
- All dry ingredients are added to a glass bottle of moonshine.
- The contents of the glass jar are mixed so that the dry components are completely immersed in the liquid.
- In a warm room, the tincture is kept for a day. It can be left in the room or in the kitchen, but not in the refrigerator.
- After a day, the tincture is filtered. For filtering, you can use a soft gauze folded several times.
Despite the short infusion period, the infusion manages to adopt the taste, smell, and color of the products placed in it. The taste of this drink is very mild, and the aroma is light and barely sweet.
This tincture is a great addition to holiday and weekend tables. Its mild taste and subtle aroma make it very light, despite its high strength. One of the main components of the successful outcome of the case is the selection of quality ingredients for the preparation of the tincture.