Gypsy technology for making rum was discovered by Caribbean slaves. The basis of the drink was a rum essence. This ancient drink combines the romance of sailing trips, bloody battles and great adventures. This alcoholic drug is made from parts of sweet cane. Previously, this nectar was the drink of slaves and corsairs. However, due to his incredible and luxurious qualities, he gained unheard of popularity. Today, the drink is appreciated in many developed countries, and is also produced on a large scale. Basically, this alcoholic beverage is made in the Caribbean and in the cities of South America.
The manufacturing process of this elixir is not painstaking, but very lengthy. There are no strict stereotypes, for this reason rum can be insisted without the help of other people. But how to create this unique drink competently and efficiently at home and at the same time achieve exquisite taste and excellent quality? This requires a quality essence.
Rum production
How is this drink made? For the manufacture of rum, it should be understood that one or another ingredient is an integral component of a great drink. Alcoholic potion has a strength of 35 to 85 degrees. Rum is produced by fermentation and further distillation of the ingredients and parts of sweet cane, mainly cane molasses or syrup. They will be the main ingredients for rum essence.
How to create a drink at home?
How to make rum essence? What components are used during the manufacture of alcohol elixir? The main manufacturers of rum use cane molasses, dough and water. After fermentation and distillation, the acquired composition is poured into strong wooden barrels and infused for a long time to create a rum essence.
Ingredients for Making Homemade Rum
In order to make homemade rum, the following ingredients are needed:
- purified moonshine or high-quality vodka - one liter;
- pineapple and vanilla essences - about 10 milliliters;
- rum essence - 50 milliliters;
- sugar - two hundred grams;
- water - 500 milliliters.
The manufacture of rum essences at home must begin with the preparation of essences. Of course, you can ease the process of making rum and purchase ready-made ingredients, but most people choose the path of self-creation of all the required ingredients.
Cooking Essences
In order to make vanilla essence, you need to take a vanilla stick (it should be strong, but elastic) and cut it into small pieces. Pour vanilla sticks into 100 ml of vodka. In the resulting liquid, you can add 2 teaspoons of sweet sand and leave to languish for 8 months in a dark glass container.
Pineapple essence is prepared in a similar way. As the main ingredient, it is recommended to take a ripe or slightly unripe pineapple. In a container filled with 0.5 l of vodka, it is enough to put 50-70 g of pineapple. The fruit must be cut into small pieces. Bay chopped pineapple vodka or moonshine, leave to languish for 6-8 months in a place protected from sunlight.
Rum essence is recommended to buy pre-cooked. However, if the essence is not available in the nearest store, then it can be done independently.
To do this, first you need to cook a sweet solution: pour 200 milliliters of water into 200 grams of cane glucose, heat the composition on the stove until the syrup and small bubbles become transparent. The syrup must be allowed to cool, and after that pour either 2 tablespoons of brandy or rum into it. But how to dissolve rum essence? You will find out a bit below.
For the reason that it is not easy to make a drink without the help of specialists, it is necessary to thoroughly study all the nuances of production in advance. This is necessary in order to prevent any mistakes. The preparation of such an alcoholic beverage in factories takes into account all stages of creation, including the upholding of an alcoholic elixir in wood barrels made of quality oak. This fills the drink with a woody aftertaste and fragrance, and in addition, gives it a yellow color.
Procedure for making rum essence
To make a drink you need:
- A glass of cane glucose should be melted in a small flame until syrup is extracted. Mix the prepared and chilled solution with vodka or moonshine. Stir thoroughly, tightly closing the bottle and shaking it.
- Allow the composition to infuse for thirty days.
- Mix 2 bottles of vodka or moonshine with vanilla, pineapple and rum essence.
- Stir the purchased composition and pour into a large container of dark glass.
- Wait thirty days and mix the infusion.
The resulting drink will have a fortress of 40 degrees. Its smell and taste will not differ much from the drink that they create in factories.