Orujo
Orujo is a special drink that's made in Spain. It's a type of liquor that's made from leftover grape skins, seeds, and stems. This might sound gross, but it's actually really tasty!
When people make wine, they squish the grapes to get the juice out. The leftover bits of grape are called pomace, and instead of throwing them away, they use them to make orujo.
First, they put the pomace in a big pot or barrel with some water and yeast. The yeast helps the mixture ferment, which means it starts to turn into alcohol. This takes a few days.
Once the mixture is fermented, they heat it up so that the alcohol vaporizes. Then, they cool the vapor down so it turns back into a liquid, which is the orujo!
Orujo can be clear or brownish in color, and it can have different flavors depending on where it was made and what kind of grapes were used. Some people like to drink it straight, while others mix it with coffee or other drinks. It's a special drink in Spanish culture, and people often drink it during celebrations or with meals.
When people make wine, they squish the grapes to get the juice out. The leftover bits of grape are called pomace, and instead of throwing them away, they use them to make orujo.
First, they put the pomace in a big pot or barrel with some water and yeast. The yeast helps the mixture ferment, which means it starts to turn into alcohol. This takes a few days.
Once the mixture is fermented, they heat it up so that the alcohol vaporizes. Then, they cool the vapor down so it turns back into a liquid, which is the orujo!
Orujo can be clear or brownish in color, and it can have different flavors depending on where it was made and what kind of grapes were used. Some people like to drink it straight, while others mix it with coffee or other drinks. It's a special drink in Spanish culture, and people often drink it during celebrations or with meals.