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Fruit in Spirit
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Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:35 pm
by prawnz
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:
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:44 pm
by Zak Griffin
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=7205Have a look at the G Dropper :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:59 pm
by prawnz
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
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:24 pm
by coffe addict
I do a version of apple pie with a heap of apples and it's amazing but too sweet for more than one.
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:45 pm
by prawnz
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 ?
Re: Fruit in Spirit
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Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:50 pm
by Zak Griffin
For best results, freeze the fruit first... Did you remove the seeds?
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:02 pm
by wynnum1
Removing seeds is a good idea can get bitter .
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:10 pm
by prawnz
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 .
Re: Fruit in Spirit
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Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:11 pm
by rumsponge
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:13 pm
by prawnz
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:
Re: Fruit in Spirit
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Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:52 pm
by Wobblyboot
:text-+1: doc explains how to do it in simple terms, the best read if ur after flavored vodkas
Re: Fruit in Spirit
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Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:12 pm
by EziTasting
.... Just wish there was a 'black Sambocca' recipe in there somewhere... :shifty:
Re: Fruit in Spirit
Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:02 pm
by WalterWhite
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: