Brandy

Interestingly, a strong alcoholic drink, which is called brandy, is not some kind of alcohol, but a general term for ready-to-eat distillation products of grape wine, berry or fruit braga. Traditionally, brandy strength is quite high and varies between 40-60 degrees. It is customary to consume this alcoholic drink after eating.

Large, thick-walled glasses are best for brandy. By the way, cognac glasses or tulip-like vessels with a narrowed top are often used. The optimal temperature for a grape drink is considered slightly warm or room, so many foodies and connoisseurs heat the glass with a candle and heat it slightly in the palms. This allows the fragrance of brandy that has just been poured from the bottle to intensify.

But fruit brandy is usually used on the contrary chilled: for this purpose, several ice cubes are placed in glasses. As a rule, this drink is never eaten. But sometimes you can do this: before taking a sip, you should put a small piece of chocolate under your tongue. When it starts to melt, take a little sip of brandy and then seep it with a slice of lemon.

In addition to direct use as a fragrant strong drink, brandy is also used for culinary purposes. It is added when preparing many fine dishes, and is also used as an important component of a variety of cocktails.

Brandy types

There are three main types of brandy that depend on the type of feedstock. Grape brandy is obtained as a result of distillation of fermented grape juice. The second variety includes push-up brandy, which is made from fermented grape pulp, as well as the bones and stems of this plant - in general, all that is left after squeezing juice. An excellent example of this type of brandy is the national drinks of some countries: for example, South Slavic rakia, Italian grappa or Georgian chacha.

And fruit brandy is made from any fruit and berries, with the exception of grapes. Apples, peaches, plums, raspberries, cherries, blueberries and apricots are most commonly used. Such a drink has a rich fruit aroma and has a clear appearance.

Brandy composition

Due to the fact that various varieties of this drink are produced on the basis of berries and fruits, brandy may contain numerous useful acids, in particular amber, apple, glycerol, ellag and others. In addition, flavonoids are also present in this alcoholic product, which are especially abundant in brandy grapes.

All these substances in brandy composition positively affect the health and general condition of a person, but only if you do not abuse this drink, but adhere to the golden mean.