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Post by Sweetleaf on Oct 30, 2007 21:29:32 GMT 1
And please Myrtle, dont keep the recipe to yourself!  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Nov 1, 2007 9:45:46 GMT 1
Morning,
We took our basic recipe from a book called Countryside Wines and Cordials but didn't follow it exactly. We made it like sloe gin, however, in the book they say to use vodka to make brandies if you cannot get hold of 'Eau de Vie', which can be purchased widely in France and I believe it is a colourless brandy, the brandies we can buy normally have caramel added to them (there's probably more to this but I cannot remember exactly).
As I did this at the last minute, I used vodka but also made another small bottle using normal brandy to see what the difference was. Now, in the interests of science(!), once a week we hold a tasting session. The one made with vodka is streets ahead, the brandy one being like fire water at the moment. I am going to source the colourless brandy for next year if only to see what the difference is.
Hubby and I have done a couple of food gathering courses and we have a book list that we were given and I'll happily post it on here if anyone is interested.
Myrtle
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Post by Sweetleaf on Nov 1, 2007 10:17:12 GMT 1
Morning, We took our basic recipe from a book called Countryside Wines and Cordials but didn't follow it exactly. We made it like sloe gin, however, in the book they say to use vodka to make brandies if you cannot get hold of 'Eau de Vie', which can be purchased widely in France and I believe it is a colourless brandy, the brandies we can buy normally have caramel added to them (there's probably more to this but I cannot remember exactly). As I did this at the last minute, I used vodka but also made another small bottle using normal brandy to see what the difference was. Now, in the interests of science(!), once a week we hold a tasting session. The one made with vodka is streets ahead, the brandy one being like fire water at the moment. I am going to source the colourless brandy for next year if only to see what the difference is. Hubby and I have done a couple of food gathering courses and we have a book list that we were given and I'll happily post it on here if anyone is interested. Myrtle Yes please, Myrtle that would be lovely, thank you. ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Nov 1, 2007 11:07:03 GMT 1
Morning Sweetleaf,
How are you?
Will sort it out when I get home and will post it either today or tomorrow.
One book which we enjoy is Hedgerow Cookbook by Glennie Kindred. This will sound silly but it's a happy book to go through, it's only small but listed under seasons. We purchased ours from walnutbooks.com - very helpful and friendly.
I've realised all I have written about so far is drink! Oops!
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Post by Sweetleaf on Nov 1, 2007 11:16:52 GMT 1
Morning Sweetleaf, How are you? Will sort it out when I get home and will post it either today or tomorrow. One book which we enjoy is Hedgerow Cookbook by Glennie Kindred. This will sound silly but it's a happy book to go through, it's only small but listed under seasons. We purchased ours from walnutbooks.com - very helpful and friendly. I've realised all I have written about so far is drink! Oops! Morning Myrtle!  Im fine thank you just a little tired, and yes you have written a bit about drink, but its all interesting. ;D |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 1, 2007 16:38:52 GMT 1
A mate of mine made me a bottle of sloe gin last year....and I forgot I'd got it until this thread reminded me.... ;D
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Post by Sleepy on Nov 2, 2007 10:27:14 GMT 1
Did you make any sloe gin in the end The witch?
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Post by goth on Feb 4, 2008 10:21:33 GMT 1
Fill the bottle 1/3 up with sloes The fill to 2/3 with granulated sugar Then fill the bottle with gin (cheap gin - not Bombay Saphire) I make it slightly differently to you. I put 3oz of sugar into a bottle and fill the bottle with sloes ~ about an inch from the top. Then I fill it with gin. I adore sloe gin. I've also made blackberry brandy in exactly the same way. Just substitute the sloes and gin for blackberries and brandy. No need to prick the blackberries  |
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Post by goth on Feb 4, 2008 14:51:03 GMT 1
Blackberry brandy is a much 'lighter' drink than sloe gin...more like a light, fruity wine  It might have something to do with the moisture content of the blackberries. |
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 4, 2008 14:57:47 GMT 1
Blackberry brandy is a much 'lighter' drink than sloe gin...more like a light, fruity wine It might have something to do with the moisture content of the blackberries. I'll have to try that. I have experimented with various combinations in the past. Redcurrant Bacardi, Blackcurrant Vodka. They have all been successful in their own way ;D |
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Post by goth on Feb 4, 2008 15:15:29 GMT 1
I'll have to try that. I have experimented with various combinations in the past. Redcurrant Bacardi, Blackcurrant Vodka. They have all been successful in their own way ;D I'll have to experiment more with different fruits and spirits. Hmm, you've given me a few ideas now...... ...quite fancy the sound of raspberry rum  ;D |
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 4, 2008 15:20:40 GMT 1
I'll have to try that. I have experimented with various combinations in the past. Redcurrant Bacardi, Blackcurrant Vodka. They have all been successful in their own way ;D I'll have to experiment more with different fruits and spirits. Hmm, you've given me a few ideas now...... ...quite fancy the sound of raspberry rum ;D The more 'watery' fruits result in a liquer that doesn't keep so well. Theyt can go off. Sloe gin just keeps improving though. |
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Post by goth on Feb 4, 2008 15:27:09 GMT 1
The more 'watery' fruits result in a liquer that doesn't keep so well. Hahaha, you don't know me very well.... I guarantee you that it'll be in the cupboard for all of 3 days! *Hic* |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 4, 2008 15:27:39 GMT 1
I'll have to try that. I have experimented with various combinations in the past. Redcurrant Bacardi, Blackcurrant Vodka. They have all been successful in their own way ;D I'll have to experiment more with different fruits and spirits. Hmm, you've given me a few ideas now...... ...quite fancy the sound of raspberry rum ;D I've tried blackcurrant rum - to drink, haven't made our own yet - that's nice! |
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