A spice called ginger has a sharp taste and has long become an indispensable element in the preparation of various dishes. In addition, ginger has medicinal properties and helps to cope with many diseases. Ginger infusion is useful for both outdoor and indoor use. In this material, we consider recipes for preparing such a tincture and the features of its storage.
Ginger tincture on moonshine: benefits and harms
Ginger drink can be used both for healing the body, and for prevention.
Did you know? Ginger was first discovered in North India, where it was given the name "horned root." Indeed, if you look at the root of the plant, it’s immediately clear why this name came about.
- There are many reasons why a ginger drink is good for your health:
- improvement of the digestive system;
- improved blood circulation;
- strengthening the immune system;
- strengthening the nervous system;
- increased visual acuity;
- influence on the development of memory;
- removal of toxins;
- improving bowel function;
- providing a positive effect on the respiratory system;
- providing analgesic action;
- removal of the inflammatory process;
- fight against infertility (female and male);
- strengthening the vascular system.
As with any other medicinal plants, so with ginger you need to be careful of certain categories of people to whom the plant can cause significant harm. That is why you should consult your doctor before drinking.- Today, there are the following contraindications and negative aspects of the use of this tincture:
- risk of developing alcoholism;
- development of pancreatitis;
- the presence of digestive system ulcers;
- gastritis;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- an allergic reaction to alcohol or ginger;
- tumors.
Important! It is strictly forbidden to use or use tincture for external use when breastfeeding, since the alcohol contained in it can easily pass into breast milk.
The best recipes for preparing tinctures, the choice and preparation of ingredients
Below are recipes for making a ginger drink at home. When preparing tinctures, it is necessary to correctly observe the proportions of the ingredients.
Classic recipe
0.5 L 2 weeks
ginger root (fresh)
20 g
Energy value per 100 g:
Rinse the spices under running water and peel, grate or grind with a meat grinder.
Put ginger in a jar for insisting, add chopped lemon, honey, salt and vodka, mix thoroughly.
Close the jar with tincture lid, transfer to a dark place for 2 weeks (insist at room temperature). Periodically, it is recommended to shake the jar with tincture.
Rinse the spices under running water and peel, grate or grind with a meat grinder.
Put ginger in a jar for insisting, add chopped lemon, honey, salt and vodka, mix thoroughly.
Close the jar with tincture lid, transfer to a dark place for 2 weeks (insist at room temperature). Periodically, it is recommended to shake the jar with tincture.Video recipe
Quick recipe
liter bottle 20 minutes
ginger root (fresh)
50 g
Energy value per 100 g:
Clean the root of the plant, grate on a fine grater.
Remove the zest from the lemon with a fine grater, squeeze the juice.
Mix the distillate, lemon zest and ginger root, add squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Stir the tincture and let it brew for 10-15 minutes.
After the specified time, the drink must be filtered using a funnel and a small piece of cotton wool in another container.
Clean the root of the plant, grate on a fine grater.
Remove the zest from the lemon with a fine grater, squeeze the juice.
Mix the distillate, lemon zest and ginger root, add squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Stir the tincture and let it brew for 10-15 minutes.
After the specified time, the drink must be filtered using a funnel and a small piece of cotton wool in another container.Video recipe
The ginger drink made is recommended to be consumed in a cool form while eating a lemon. The drink has a light refreshing aroma, perfectly warms the body.
Did you know? Ginger root is widespread not only as a medical tool, but also as an aphrodisiac.
Simple recipe
1 l40 minutes
ginger root (fresh)
50 g
Energy value per 100 g:
Cut the lemon into 4 parts, pass through a blender. Do not remove the peel from ginger, cut into small pieces, pass through a blender together with lemon, sugar and a small amount of moonshine.
Transfer the mixture to a clean jar, add the rest of the moonshine, mix thoroughly for 5 minutes. Let it brew for 30 minutes.
Strain the liquid with gauze into another container. Squeeze the remaining gruel.
Pour the drink into a glass bottle with a funnel and gauze to finally get rid of the remnants of ginger and lemon.
Cut the lemon into 4 parts, pass through a blender. Do not remove the peel from ginger, cut into small pieces, pass through a blender together with lemon, sugar and a small amount of moonshine.
Transfer the mixture to a clean jar, add the rest of the moonshine, mix thoroughly for 5 minutes. Let it brew for 30 minutes.
Strain the liquid with gauze into another container. Squeeze the remaining gruel.
Pour the drink into a glass bottle with a funnel and gauze to finally get rid of the remnants of ginger and lemon.Video recipe
The drink is very aromatic, alcohol is almost not felt, there is only a slight bitterness.
Important! In this recipe, it is very important not to peel the ginger root, since it contains useful substances, and the taste of the drink becomes more saturated.
Features and shelf life
There are no special rules for storing a ginger drink, but the most basic recommendation is to keep it in a cool place. Then the drink will retain its taste and quality properties throughout the year.
Ginger has always been famous for its quality characteristics, a large number of vitamins and nutrients, so ginger tincture is a real find in the treatment of many diseases.
