Aussiedistiller, Home Distilling, Moonshine, Home Brew

Hi all .

Just wondering if anyone has tried soaking (macerating ? ) fruits in say a %65 neutral ?

After my most recent spirit run Im looking at a couple of lt spare and Im thinking what would happen if i soaked a few of the Cherries in a jar of it for a while ?

Ive done Cheeries before in store bought brandy but not in a neutral . :think: :think: :think: :think:

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=7205

Have a look at the G Dropper :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Thanks mate , i guess that answers that question :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I did a bloody search for this before I asked too , so I wouldnt feel like a dunderklumpen :teasing-tease:

looks like a trip to the hills for a berry run is in order .

Cheers Al

I do a version of apple pie with a heap of apples and it's amazing but too sweet for more than one.

coffe addict wrote:I do a version of apple pie with a heap of apples and it's amazing but too sweet for more than one.

Yeh , spotted that , the options are endless I spose . There is a whole subculture of Gdroppers in Zacs thread . No doubt some shadowy characters and secret handshakes etc 8-}

Ive just done a jar of Locally bought American grown cherries , so maybe this will be a PD because of the Yank connection ?

For best results, freeze the fruit first... Did you remove the seeds?

Removing seeds is a good idea can get bitter .

Zak Griffin wrote:For best results, freeze the fruit first... Did you remove the seeds?

No , SHE wouldnt let me :handgestures-thumbdown:

Ispose I could take them out and get the pips out , get more fruit in the jar that way .

this is one of my favourite threads:

http://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=4744

wynnum1 wrote:Removing seeds is a good idea can get bitter .

I was MADE to leave the stalks on to , thinking of definatley taking them out now :handgestures-thumbupleft:


I need to be more assertive it seems . I'll just have to ask if its ok first :laughing-rolling:

rumsponge wrote:this is one of my favourite threads:

http://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=4744

:text-+1: doc explains how to do it in simple terms, the best read if ur after flavored vodkas

.... Just wish there was a 'black Sambocca' recipe in there somewhere... :shifty:

Hey Ezi ...
I am a fan of the old aniseed spirit myself and I have a simple but effective way of making quite a nice drop.
I just use plain old black liquorice twists. About 300gm soaked in 40% neutral until they are completely dissolved. Give it a regular shake up. Then strain it through muslin or whatever you use.
Turns out a medium brown colour, nice and clear and a lovely drink. I love adding a bit to an espresso :handgestures-thumbupleft: