{"id":23177,"date":"2023-12-05T18:12:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T18:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=23177"},"modified":"2024-07-19T12:27:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:27:11","slug":"king-coconut-wine-recipe-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/king-coconut-wine-recipe-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Christmas with a Taste of Sri Lanka: King Coconut Wine Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11740&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1800 x 900&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Today, I&#8217;m thrilled to share with you a recipe that&#8217;s like a Christmas cake in liquid form &#8211; our very own King Coconut Wine. This versatile recipe can be adapted to make carrot, beetroot, raisin, cherry wine, and more. It\u2019s a long-term project, perfect to start now and savour by Christmas 2024. At ETG, we love a good challenge, and we&#8217;d be delighted to hear your experiences if you give it a try![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>King Coconut Wine Recipe<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the Wine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 King Coconuts (yielding about 750ml)<\/li>\n<li>250g Sugar<\/li>\n<li>2-inch Cinnamon Stick<\/li>\n<li>3-4 Cloves<\/li>\n<li>3-4 Cardamom Pods<\/li>\n<li>37.5ml Lime Juice (roughly 1 and a bit)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon Yeast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Caramel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon Sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 dessert spoons of Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Equipment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Glass Jars or Earthenware Pots<\/li>\n<li>Cloth for Covering<\/li>\n<li>Filter Paper and Funnel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preparing the Mixture:<\/strong> Combine the king coconut water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, lime juice, and yeast in one of your jars. Cover it with a cloth (this is crucial to prevent any yeasty carbon dioxide incidents!) and let it sit undisturbed in a dark cupboard for 8-10 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making the Caramel:<\/strong> In a pan, burn 1 tablespoon of sugar with water. Stir occasionally until it turns dark. Remove from heat and add this caramel to the king coconut mixture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Straining Process:<\/strong> Use filter paper in a funnel to strain the mixture slowly into a new glass jar. Cover and let it rest for a day. Then, strain again into a sterilised jar to remove any final sediment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fermentation:<\/strong> Cover the jar loosely (to avoid any pressure build-up) and store it for a minimum of 6 months. A year is recommended for the best results, but some enthusiasts rest it for as little as 3 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serving:<\/strong> When your King Coconut wine is ready, it should have a golden-orange colour and a delightful Christmassy smell. Toast with your loved ones and enjoy it with cheese and grapes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Sri Lankan Christmas Staple<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>King coconut wine is a festive staple in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sri Lanka<\/a>. Known locally as thambili, king coconut has been a classic thirst-quencher, celebrated locally for its purported health benefits and even as a hangover cure. This wine recipe is a testament to Sri Lankan ingenuity, transforming a nutritious drink into a refined wine.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recipe Origins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The exact origins of this recipe are shrouded in mystery, likely influenced by Dutch colonial times. Each family has its unique twist, making it a treasured heirloom. This specific recipe is inspired by South Asia\u2019s renowned cuisine expert and first TV home-cook in Sri Lanka, Mallika Joseph. You can even find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pnOBBuvSC9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">her video tutorial<\/a> on YouTube.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23184&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Few Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Always use glass bottles and a wooden spoon for stirring.<\/li>\n<li>Sterilise your bottles to ensure safety.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust sugar to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Be cautious with the bottle sealing during fermentation to manage the CO2 pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]So, there you have it \u2013 a journey into brewing thambili wine, a cherished Sri Lankan tradition that adds a unique flavour to any celebration. Happy brewing and Merry Christmas in advance!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to try this and other Sri Lankan delicacies in their natural habitat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/make-enq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get in touch<\/a> with our travel experts to plan your delicious adventure.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;16147&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">CURIOUS ABOUT SRI LANKA?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Head to our website for more ideas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information about travelling to Sri Lanka<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\/holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">luxury holiday ideas to Sri Lanka<\/a> or get in touch on  <span class=\"InfinityNumber clickable \">020 7924 7133<\/span>\r\n \t.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Alternatively, fill out an online enquiry form to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/make-enq\">start your journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the art of making King Coconut Wine with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for Christmas, and ideal for those who love unique homemade wines. Start now and toast next Christmas with a taste of Sri Lanka!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":11740,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15,1427],"tags":[88],"coauthors":[916],"class_list":["post-23177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sri-lanka","category-travel-inspiration","tag-food-and-drink"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":3645,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23177"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23177\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23177"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=23177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}