Plum wine is an infused wine in which plums are soaked in distilled wine (usually rice wine) for a long time. Plum wine has an appetizing effect. If you want to make a good plum wine, you must match the sweet, soft aroma of the fruit wine, the strength of the distilled spirit, and the fusion of the two customs. In Japan, the main producer of plum wine, there are many types of plum wine. Sometimes, when you go to different places, you will find a completely different local plum wine, which shows its popularity. We will share with you how to make plum wine and its effects.
What is the reason for the popularity of plum wine?
Plum wine is popular not only because of its delicious taste and ease of private brewing, but also because it is a healthy drink for many people who have developed a habit of drinking it. The nutritional components of plums (such as malic and bitter acids) are incorporated into the sake during the fermentation process, making plum wine a healthy drink and medicine for Japanese families. Drinking a little plum wine every day has the effect of eliminating fatigue and regulating the stomach and intestines. Constipation can also be treated by drinking plum wine to improve blood flow and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Brewing method of plum wine.
Ingredients: Plums: 1000g, rock sugar: 200~500g (mixed according to your preference)
Roasted wine: 1800ml (you can also use brandy, sake, vodka or colorless clear wine with an alcoholic strength of more than 35%)
Container: sterile sealed glass bottle (4L)
Preparation steps
1 Wash the plums and set aside. Use hot water to sterilize the wine making containers. After drying, sterilize again with a 35°C solution.
2 Soak the washed plums in water overnight (about 6-8 hours) to remove the astringency.
Drain the water and wipe the plums with a dry cloth, otherwise the plums will become moldy. After drying, use a bamboo pole to remove the straw. The brewed wine will have a bitter taste.
4 Put the plums into a container. Put the plums three times in the order of plums → rock sugar → plums. Finally, slowly fill the bottle with shochu by the mouth. Be careful not to wash away the plums and sugar.
5 After sealing, place the bottle in a cool place and shake it a few times a month to distribute the sugar evenly.
After about 2-3 months, it becomes a delicious plum wine. Plums can be removed or steeped. As the brewing time increases, the plum wine becomes more mellow, even if it is kept for more than a year.
Effects of plum wine.
Warm the stomach and help you sleep: Drinking a glass of plum wine before going to bed will improve blood circulation, cool the body, relieve mental stress, and let you sleep until morning. People who drink too much can drink some hot water, which is also very effective.
First aid diarrhea remedy: Alcohol and plum active ingredients can improve blood circulation, regulate the stomach and intestines, and relieve abdominal pain. Nowadays, some people use brewed plum wine as an emergency medicine to prevent sudden abdominal pain.
Plum wine beauty lotion: When the skin becomes rough due to dryness and exposure, plum wine can be used as a beauty lotion. Use a cotton pad or gauze dipped in some unsweetened plum wine and put it on the skin to make it smooth again. The effect is even better after a bath.
