Start Infusing Your Holiday Beverage Gifts Now

[NcMysteryShopper]

Mrs Goodall wrote:
I love this thread NC~!!!!!! You always have the best ideas...they usually involve liquor and I can appreciate that! I think I'm going to make some of these for the holidays...

Question...for a recipe that calls for vodka as a base, do I need to use premium vodka, or will middle of the road or rotgut work since they are being infused...

Actually when I infuse it is the only time I do not use premium vodka. I use Smirnoff 100 proof.

The two most frequently used alcohols are 180 to 190 proof pure grain alcohol and 80 to 100 proof vodka. Pure grain alcohol is a neutral sprit which will be diluted half and half with water. It has no taste of its own to interfere with the liqueur flavorings. When purchasing a pure grain alcohol, you do not have to be concerned with which brand to buy; all are equal.

Vodka, like pure grain alcohol, is a neutral spirit and is an ideal base in liqueur making. However, there are differences from brand to brand. The purifying and refining processes of the distiller determines the end quality. Good vodka should be colorless, aromaless and have no real taste of its own. Take time to find the smoothest vodka in your price range. Either 80 or 100 proof vodka is acceptable.

[Mrs Goodall]

NcMysteryShopper wrote:

Mrs Goodall wrote:
I love this thread NC~!!!!!! You always have the best ideas...they usually involve liquor and I can appreciate that! I think I'm going to make some of these for the holidays...

Question...for a recipe that calls for vodka as a base, do I need to use premium vodka, or will middle of the road or rotgut work since they are being infused...

Actually when I infuse it is the only time I do not use premium vodka. I use Smirnoff 100 proof.

The two most frequently used alcohols are 180 to 190 proof pure grain alcohol and 80 to 100 proof vodka. Pure grain alcohol is a neutral sprit which will be diluted half and half with water. It has no taste of its own to interfere with the liqueur flavorings. When purchasing a pure grain alcohol, you do not have to be concerned with which brand to buy; all are equal.

Vodka, like pure grain alcohol, is a neutral spirit and is an ideal base in liqueur making. However, there are differences from brand to brand. The purifying and refining processes of the distiller determines the end quality. Good vodka should be colorless, aromaless and have no real taste of its own. Take time to find the smoothest vodka in your price range. Either 80 or 100 proof vodka is acceptable.

Thanks girlfriend, that's exactly what I needed to know!

[NcMysteryShopper]

Here are my infused liqueur recipes

Canadian Maple Liqueur

Photo by Nicks Mom

Liqueur De Poire (Pear Liqueur)
Fragolo (Strawberry Liqueur)
Jerez Cherry Liqueur
Blackberry Cordial

Liquori Casalinghi (Cherry Liqueur)

Photo by Chef PotPie

Berry Aquavit

Photo by Cynna

Limoncello (Lemoncello, Limoncella)

Photo by Rita L

Sima - Finnish Mead

Photo by Cynna!

[katie in the UP]

Italian Fruit Liqueur

This makes a perfect dessert liquor!

(served with a cookie tray )

Italian Sprinkle Cookies
Almonds (great Appetizer With Drinks)
Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Ginetti (italian Puff Cookies)

[Susie D]

I found Ginger Infused Vodka by Chef Kate.
Use for Ginger Pear Martini

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Ok so who made what this past Holiday Season?

[NoraMarie]

NCMysteryshopper
Lemoncello Limoncello (Lemoncello, Limoncella) second time nowMMMMM
Apricot Liqueur
Apricot Liqueur

The apricots I have used in breads,muffins,,good,good

[NcMysteryShopper]

Here is the famous Infusing thread! Enjoy!

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Thanks! I looked for this and could not find it!

Great thread!

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

It's never too late to start!

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Years later it's still a great thread!