Calvados is a strong alcoholic drink originally from Normandy with about 40% strength, for the preparation of which various varieties of apples are used, and in some cases, a small amount of pears. Calvados is called apple vodka or brandy and is made by fermenting apple wort.
It is necessary
- - 1.4 kg of sweet apples;
- - 600 g of sour apples;
- - 1 liter of vodka;
- - 1 glass of water;
- - 1 cup of sugar;
- - 0.5 cups vanilla sugar.
Instructions
Step 1
Wash apples, cut into quarters, remove seeds and cores, cut into small cubes. Sterilize a three-liter jar, put apple slices in it in layers, alternating with thin layers of vanilla sugar. Fill with vodka, cover the jar with gauze and place in a dark, warm place for two weeks. Remember to shake the jar several times a day.
Step 2
Strain the apple infusion through two layers of cheesecloth, transfer to a large saucepan and simmer over low heat. Separately in a small saucepan, boil the water / sugar syrup, which should dissolve completely in the water. Then, gently pour the syrup into the warm apple brew, continue cooking.
Step 3
Set aside the pan and leave to cool completely. Pour the finished drink into dry bottles and close tightly. Store Calvados in a dark place at temperatures up to 18 degrees.
Step 4
On the basis of Calvados, alcoholic cocktails are made that will diversify and decorate any celebration: Cocktail "Pleasant Adventure" For 1 serving: 40 ml of Calvados, 20 ml of gin and 20 ml of fresh grapefruit juice, mix in a shaker with pieces of ice. Cocktail "Normandy" 30 ml of Calvados, 20 ml of orange juice, 10 ml of sugar syrup, beat with ice in a shaker.
