Dishes and drinks with brandy - 4 cooking recipes

When a bottle of brandy does not indicate what exactly it is made from, this means that the brandy is made from grape wine. In its modern form, brandy began to spread from the 12th century. This alcoholic drink gained high popularity in the 14th century. Currently, brandy is produced in many countries around the world. There are three types of brandy in total. Traditional brandy is made from grape wine. The fermented grape juice is distilled, resulting in brandy. Typically, the bottle of such brandy does not indicate what it is made from. The second type of brandy, fruit brandy, is made from any fruit or berry, except grapes. As a rule, apples, cherries, blueberries, plums, peaches, raspberries, and apricots are used for fruit brandy. Fruit brandy is clear and served over ice. A third type of brandy, squeeze brandy, is made from the stems, grape pulp, and grape seeds. Georgian chacha, as well as Italian grappa or rakia, are also brandy in essence. All three types of brandy, in turn, are divided into many more varieties. So the classic grape brandy is cognac, armagnac, sherry brandy, Greek grape brandy, divin, American grape brandy. Fruit brandy is slivovitz, calvados, borovitchka, kirschwasser, framboise and others. Brandy is the basis of many culinary recipes. Together with it, meat dishes, poultry dishes, and various baked goods are prepared. Brandy is also added to alcoholic cocktails.