Every autumn, when the osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, the whole city is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus flowers. And in this season, homemade osmanthus wine is a heart-warming drink.
It not only has the aroma of osmanthus, but also the mellowness of liquor, coupled with the sweetness of rock sugar, which makes people drink it all and have an endless aftertaste.
Homemade osmanthus wine is very simple, you only need to prepare fresh osmanthus, white wine and rock sugar.
First, wash the osmanthus and dry it with a paper towel.
Then, put the osmanthus in a sealed glass bottle and add the appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Next, pour in the liquor, which should completely cover the osmanthus flowers.
Finally, seal the bottle well, place it in a cool, ventilated place, and shake it once a day.
During the fermentation process, there are some details that need to be taken care of.
First of all, avoid direct sunlight and maintain proper temperature and humidity.
Secondly, the cap needs to be opened once a week to deflate the bottle so that it does not burst.
Finally, the fermentation time takes 1-2 months, and the longer the time, the better the sake taste.
When the osmanthus wine is fermented, it needs to be filtered out of the osmanthus and other impurities. Then leave it for a few days before drinking.
If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can increase the amount of rock sugar appropriately. When drinking, you can add ice cubes or honey to taste according to personal taste.
Homemade osmanthus wine is a very simple, delicious drink. There is not only the aroma of osmanthus, but also the mellowness of liquor and the sweetness of rock sugar.
In this autumn season, why not try homemade osmanthus wine and enjoy making and tasting it!