Mandarins soaking in Vodka
I have been soaking mandarins segments in vodka at room temperature for 20 days in sealed preserving jars. 500mls vodka to 1 kilo mandarins. the fruit began to rise in the jar as I think it was fermenting. Is this bad and is this useable liquid. My aim is to make mandarin schnapps. Obviously I'm a beginner at this and would value helpful suggestions
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The fruit is probably not fermenting. That alcohol level will kill most bacteria and mold, and while it wouldn't be entirely out of reach of acetic acid bacteria, the floating is much more likely to simply be caused by the segments absorbing ethanol and becoming more buoyant.
I would expect the liquid to taste fine, though I think you could get better and more convenient results by just adding some fresh mandarin juice to vodka. When liquor is infused with citrus fruits, one generally uses the peel (or at least the zest) as well or instead, because the ethanol is effective at absorbing the aroma compounds in them. Limoncello, for instance, is made from lemon zest, and Campari is made from whole chinotto.
In fact, if I saw a kilo of mandarin segments soaking in 500 mL of vodka, I'd assume that the primary purpose was to infuse the segments for eating. (I've seen this preparation called "tipsy oranges".) Of course, you can also drink the liquid. :)
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Mandarin Vodka Recipe Using a potato peeler, peel the coloured bit of the mandarin peels off trying to avoid as much of the bitter white pith as possible. Combine the peels with the vodka in the jar and place it in a dark cupboard for at least a couple of weeks but longer if possible. A couple of months might be best.How long do you let fruit soak in vodka?
Infuse for 3 to 5 days: Shake the jar of fruit and vodka daily. You'll see the vodka gradually take on the color of the fruit. Taste it after 3 days and continue infusing to your liking. Most fruit vodkas are finished in 3 to 5 days, but you can continue infusing the vodka for longer.Can you soak oranges in vodka?
Slice oranges and drop into a resealable jar. Fill with Tito's Handmade Vodka and store in the refrigerator for 4 days. Strain when the infusion has reached the desired flavor.Can fruit soaked in alcohol get you drunk?
Strictly, since the question was "Does the fruit have higher alcohol content than the punch" the answer is no. Given a long enough time the concentration would be the same in the fruit and the punch. For someone unused to alcohol that could be enough to affect them.How long does it take to infuse fruit with alcohol?
Most basic fruit infusions are ready in 2 to 4 days, but some combinations improve over the course of weeks.How to Make Mandarin Vodka : Mixology Tips
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