The fruits of cedar have been known to man for more than one century. They have high nutritional value, as well as a real therapeutic effect against more than one disease. However, not everyone knows about the healing properties of alcohol, prepared on the basis of pine nuts. The article discusses in detail the most popular recipes for nut moonshine on cedar, and also describes all the benefits and possible harm of the drink to the body.

The benefits of tincture of moonshine from pine nuts

Moonshine on pine nuts is a rather fragrant and rich product, loved by many connoisseurs of homemade alcohol. It has unique taste characteristics, and also has a whole range of nutrients.

Did you know? From a botanical point of view, the fruits of cedar are not nuts, but seeds. This is explained by the fact that they are formed in cones, and this is one of the hallmarks of seeds.

Among them are often vitamins A, groups B, C, D, E, fatty acids, tryptophan, arginine, as well as ferum, phosphorus, calcium, cuprum, boron, iodine, potassium, silicon, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum and vanadium. Due to this, with moderate use, cedar moonshine helps improve immunity, normalize metabolism, and increase overall stamina.

• This makes it possible:
• to strengthen and improve the musculoskeletal system, as well as teeth;
• increase the level of hemoglobins in the blood;
• restore a healthy balance of hormones and the reproductive system;
• normalize sleep, as well as the thyroid gland;
• prevent seasonal respiratory ailments.

Who Should Not Be Used and Possible Harm

Despite its comprehensive benefits, tincture of nuts and their husks in some cases can cause harm to the body. First of all, home-brewing on nuts is strongly not recommended for those prone to alcohol dependence, as well as for pregnant women and mothers during lactation.

• Also unhealthy product can be:
• with any liver disease;
• with pathologies of the kidneys;
• small children, as well as persons under 18 years of age.

It is recommended to abandon the infusion of moonshine on the cedar for any allergic reactions to nuts and their products. In this case, in combination with alcohol, the drink will cause the most complex manifestations of the ailment, including fever, suffocation, swelling of the tissues, a strong rash on the upper integument.

For external use, do not use liquid for all kinds of skin lesions caused by excessive dryness of the integument.

How to make tincture

Today, only two methods are known for preparing a healthy drink infused with cedar fruits. These are the so-called tinctures on pure nuts and their shells. Despite a single process, in each individual case, the methodology for their preparation is somewhat different. Thanks to this, it is possible to create the most useful and aromatic alcoholic products.

From nuts

Preparation of high-quality infusion begins with the choice of the main ingredient - nuts. The quality of a home-made drink, including all its beneficial properties, often depends on the right choice of this product.

Important! To improve the extraction of various substances once a day, it is recommended to shake the mixture well.

To prepare the right infusion, you should pay attention to nuts:

• without any spots or other inclusions;
• uniform shade;
• with a slight specific smell of needles, without any impurities of extraneous aromas;
• elastic to the touch, but at the same time soft.

Preparing the ingredients for a drink is quite simple. First, the main ingredient must be carefully sorted, separating all the substandard fruits. After that, from each nut, it is necessary to remove the shell.The main disadvantage of cedar fruits are specific resins, which almost always saturate any alcoholic liquid, giving it an unpleasant coniferous taste. To eliminate it, the kernels need to be poured with boiling water for 2-3 minutes, and then washed. To achieve the best effect, such a procedure should be carried out at least 2-3 times.

To prepare about 2.5 liters of infusion from the kernels, you should take:

• 2.5 l of moonshine or vodka (with a strength of at least 40 °);
• 50-60 g of peeled nuts;
• 50 g of sugar (can be replaced with honey).

If desired, a pinch of clove should be used to improve the taste of the drink.

The recipe involves the following sequential steps:

1. Pour alcohol into any 3 liter glass jar and then combine it with sugar or honey.
2. Carefully move fluid until uniform.
3. Add pine nuts (and cloves) to the liquid. Then cover the container with a tight lid.
4. Place the mixture in a cool place protected from direct sunlight. It is necessary to insist the liquid for at least 2-3 weeks, until the moment when the kernels do not paint it to a characteristic cognac color.
5. Strain the finished infusion several times through cheesecloth.

From the shell

This recipe is especially popular if, after cooking all kinds of dishes based on cedar fruits, a generous handful of shell remains. In terms of taste and utility, the final product is not inferior to that insisted on whole kernels, while it can be prepared no less quickly.

For this, the most suitable is the husk:

• with a thick, hard and shiny shell;
• only a reddish-brown or chocolate shade;
• with a light aroma of needles, without third-party, and especially chemical, odors.

To prepare the shell for infusion, it is enough to rinse it well in cold running water. It is also important to clean it from excess resinous substances. For this, the husk should be boiled with water 2-3 times for several minutes, it is recommended to rinse the shell with cold water as the liquid is drained.

Did you know? Native Americans used pine nuts not only for food, but also for making all kinds of jewelry. This trade has been preserved until today, the fruits of cedar are widely used for the preparation of traditional souvenirs by the descendants of the Indians of the USA and Canada.

To prepare such an infusion, you must:

1. A 2/3 liter glass jar should be filled with peeled shell.
2. Add 500 ml of moonshine to the container (can be replaced with vodka). If necessary, you can put 1-2 tsp in a jar. sugar or honey.
3. Close the jar with a strong lid and place in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight. To insist on alcohol well, the can is kept for about 20 days, periodically shaking well.
4. Strain the finished infusion thoroughly through gauze or a cotton-gauze filter.

Cedar moonshine recipe

To prepare a truly healing product, which is distinguished not only by high aromatic and taste properties, but also by its therapeutic effect, ordinary moonshine will not be enough. Such a drink should be made on a stronger alcoholic basis, the strength of which should be at least 70%. Only this condition will allow you to create a real drug.

What is needed

To create such a drink, first of all, you will need a moonshine still, which should be correctly configured to the optimum mode. Only in this case can a high-quality double distillate be obtained with a strength of at least 70%. In addition, you will need a standard set of kitchen utensils (pot, spoon, etc.), as well as a hydrometer. It is a special glass vessel, with which measure the strength of alcohol.

The number of ingredients for making cedar moonshine

Cooking process

The process of making cedar itself is not complicated and can be successfully carried out even by beginners. For a successful procedure, it is enough to be patient.

In this case, the standard methodology involves the following steps:

1. Moonshine of the first distillation should be brought to the necessary strength. To do this, the alcohol solution must be re-distilled at a temperature of about 85–95 ° C (the strength of the resulting liquid should be at least 70%).
2. The resulting amount of filtrate should be cleaned of impurities, as well as rid of harmful substances. In the liquid, you need to add crushed activated coconut charcoal (about 50 g / l) and insist for about a week. After this, moonshine must be filtered through gauze, and then passed through a cotton filter.
3. Hips and berries should be washed under running water, and then pour boiling water 2-3 times for several minutes. After this, the fruits are recommended to be dried naturally.
4. Moonshine must then be poured into a glass container, dissolve sugar and honey in it, and then add nuts, rosehips and cloves to the liquid. Keep the liquid in a cool place and protected from sunlight. Ingredients will give out useful substances slowly, so the mixture should be infused for at least 2-3 weeks (up to 1-3 months). At the same time, during the filling of the liquid, alcohol should acquire a characteristic cognac hue.
5. At the end of the procedure, the product should be filtered through cheesecloth.

Important! Nuts are used only at the last stage of preparation of the drink - during infusion. In the process of making mash and distillation, their use is meaningless and irrational.

How to store drinks

Store alcoholic beverages and other alcohol-containing liquids in a dry, cool and protected from sunlight. A fridge or a cold cellar or a cellar is best suited for this. As containers, you should choose glass containers made of transparent, and preferably brown glass. Only they have complete chemical inertness, which will save not only the taste of the drink, but also all its beneficial properties for a long time.Cedar moonshine is not only an incredibly aromatic drink, but also an effective means to maintain human health. It helps to improve metabolism, as well as increase the resistance of organs and related systems to all kinds of environmental challenges. However, the use of such a tool should be rational and moderate, otherwise "cedar" will be only a source of alcohol intoxication.