Moonshine: 5 ways to soften

Sometimes moonshine turns out to be hard. For example, when it is distilled on a still with a strong reinforcement, rectification or still column. It is better to distill a low-quality product immediately, because the above methods mostly mask bitterness and change the sensations when drinking. The two basic ways are to acidify or sweeten the drink.

The best way to soften moonshine

This method will help remove bittering substances from the ends. To make a special device for this method, cut off the bottom of a 5-liter bottle, draw a scale with the volume for further control over the speed. Optimal 600-700 ml per hour. Insert a fitting with a silicone tube into the lid. Install any clamping device on it so that the alcohol flows in a trickle.

Place the device in an upright position. Adjust the height of the falling jet to 50-60 cm. Dilute the alcohol with a margin for loss of strength: 0.5% will be used for one digging. Perform the procedure 2-4 times, you can try in the process. Keep in a glass container for a week.

Sweetening moonshine

Do not overdo it with glycerin. You need to start with a teaspoon, if it is not enough, add more.

Ingredients (sweet version to choose from)

1. Cane sugar - 1 tablespoon (or)

2. Fructose - ½ tablespoon (or)

3. Honey - 1 tablespoon (or)

4. Glucose (dextrose) - 1 teaspoon (or)

5. Glycerin - 3-5 ml (1 teaspoon)

6. Ascorbic acid - 1 tablet

The method of preparation

1. Grind the ascorbic acid beforehand. Dilute it, glycerin and honey with a small amount of moonshine.

2. Place the ingredient in a container, pour alcohol into the.

Oxidation of moonshine

The most famous anti-alcohol campaign of 1985-1990 led to large-scale production of counterfeit vodka. At that time, they came up with the idea of taking 40 liters of vodka and adding a tablespoon of soda slaked with vinegar. It softened in 100% of cases.

Ingredients (optional)

1. Lemon juice - 1/2 of the fruit

2. Soda - 1 teaspoon

The method of preparation

1. Dilute the juice with alcohol in advance.

2. Put the ingredient in a container, fill it with an alcohol-containing drink. No need to put out the soda.

The herbal method

A 50 g pack of galangal can be purchased at the pharmacy.

Ingredients

1. Galangal root - 1 teaspoon

The method of preparation

1. Add the root to the alcohol.

2. Shake the bottle daily for two weeks every day for two weeks.

3. Filter the finished product with cotton wool.

Honey and soda

Ingredients

1. Honey - 2 tablespoons

2. Soda - 2 pinches

Method of preparation

1. Melt the honey over a fire until it is homogeneously caramelized. Stir it up.

2. Add soda. Keep stirring.

3. Reduce the heat. Heat until dark brown in color.

4. Pour in 200 g of alcohol-containing beverage. Mix until a homogeneous brew.

5. Let it cool down.

6. Can be mixed with moonshine.

A field for experimentation

If you are not sure whether you will like the product, take about 100 ml of distillate and add a little sugar, lemon or whatever you like. Mix well, leave for 5 minutes and try. The ideal proportions can only be found out by trial and error.

Cold, hunger and calm

When you "edit" the moonshine, place it in a cold place with a temperature of 2-4 °C. A balcony, cellar or refrigerator is suitable. After a week you can try.

Update: 02.05.2020

Category: Vodka an Moonshine