Zhenka is a hot drink made from alcohol, fruits and sugar. Appearing at the beginning of the century before last in Europe, burnt beetle came to Russia during the Patriotic War of 1812 and immediately gained immense popularity among the military. Zhenka was considered a very strong drink, suitable exclusively for men's companies. Representatives of the creative intelligentsia - writers, actors, and artists - also admitted sympathy for her. Remember the old recipes and prepare a hot drink for your friends - they will surely appreciate it.
It is necessary
- - 1 liter of dry red wine;
- - 200 g of granulated sugar;
- - 6 pieces of carnations;
- - 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon;
- - 1 kg of crushed sugar in large pieces;
- - 250 ml rum;
- - 0.5 glasses of brandy;
- - 150 g dates;
- - 100 g glazed watermelon rind;
- - 100 g glazed melon;
- - 150 g of candied orange fruits;
- - 150 g pitted prunes;
- - 0.5 cups of shelled walnuts;
- - 100 g seedless raisins;
- - 100 g of pineapples;
- - 0.5 liters of strong tea;
- - 2 lemons;
- - 2 oranges.
Instructions
Step 1
Cook mulled wine. Pour red wine into a saucepan, add granulated sugar, cloves and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and let the mulled wine brew for a few minutes. Then remove the spices from it.
Step 2
Squeeze the juice from oranges and lemons, chop the nuts and fill the prunes with them. Cut the rest of the fruit into small pieces, put them together with the prunes in a large saucepan, place the wire rack on it.
Step 3
Place the crushed sugar on a wire rack and pour the mixture of rum and cognac evenly over it. Light the sugar and wait until all the alcohol has burned out. The melted sugar will drip onto the fruit, soaking it with alcohol.
Step 4
When all the sugar has drained, add hot mulled wine, strong freshly brewed black tea, lemon and orange juices to the saucepan. Stir the drink well and pour it into tall, thick glasses. Add fruit to each. Burmese is served after dinner on special occasions.
