Homemade Strawberry Brandy – A Delicious Drink And Tonic That Keeps You Healthy

The strawberry season is here. Although these fruits are amazing if you just eat them as they are, there is a way to enjoy them in the cold season too.

Prepare some strawberry brandy or strawberry liqueur and you will benefit from their flavor and health benefits throughout the entire year. Strawberries are rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, and they also have diuretic, detoxifying and tonic properties.

How to prepare strawberry brandy

Take 1 kg of strawberries, 300 g of sugar and 1 liter or homemade brandy or alcohol.

Remove the stalks from the fruits, wash them and let them drain in a sieve. Put them in a large glass jar, add the sugar, put the lid on and place the jar in a warm place for one week. Shake the jar once every day. After one week, drain the syrup and add the alcohol. You can drink the strawberry brandy after 10 days. You can keep the strawberries in a jar and eat them as they are or use them to various desserts.

Benefits of strawberry brandy

• Heart health

Strawberry brandy contains antioxidants which eliminate bad fat and balance the cholesterol levels. They prevent atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. The anti-inflammatory properties protect the cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure and easing tension in the blood vessels. But drinking excessive amounts of strawberry brandy can have a negative effect on the heart. That is why 50ml per day of this beverage should be enough.  

• Anti-Aging

The antioxidant compounds play another role besides protecting the heart. They eliminate the free radicals in the body, which can cause the death of healthy cells. Antioxidants prevent this type of cellular death in the hair, skin, brain and internal organs. This means that strawberry brandy can delay or even prevent aging symptoms such as poor vision, wrinkles, cognitive issues and other chronic conditions related to the aging process.

• Cancer

Strawberry brandy contains ellagic acid, a powerful compound which inhibits the development and spread of cancerous cells. Positive results have been reported in patients suffering from ovarian and bladder cancers. But certain types of cancer are exacerbated by the excessive consumption of this beverage.

• Sleep Issues

Strawberry brandy has certain relaxing, soothing and warming qualities that can help you get restful sleep. It also has natural anti-depressant properties; that is why it is recommended as an after-dinner drink.

• Respiratory Conditions

This drink can relieve respiratory conditions, such as sore throats and coughs. It loosens mucus and phlegm and eliminates bacteria, acting as an effective expectorant. Its anti-inflammatory properties also contribute to soothing the irritation that causes sore throats and coughing.

• Immune System

You can avoid the common cold and flu with this amazing drink. It has natural warming properties, antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties that boost the immune system.

The best thing is that you can prepare this popular, delicious liquor in your own home. Take advantage of the numerous health benefits strawberry brandy has to offer.