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> Adam Hunt wrote:
> > I can't remember where exactly but sometime recently on the Idiot
> > Box(tm) I heard about horseradish infused vodka. I'd never really
> > thought about infusing my own vodka but horseradish just sounds too
> > good to pass up (I love horseradish). Can anyone give me any pointers
> > on how best to do it, how much horseradish to use, etc.?
> >
> > Another option would be to use fresh wasabi. I happen to live near one
> > of the few (as far as I know) places in the States that grows real
> > wasabi, Pacific Farms in Eugene Oregon (http://www.freshwasabi.com/).
> > I was wondering if anyone had tried infusing vodka with wasabi and if
> > there was an appreciable difference when compared to horseradish.
> >
> > Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I love spicy food, both of the horseradish/wasabi variety as well as
> that of the peppery variety. But for some reason I do not find that
> spicy tastes work well in beverage form.

A little bit of dried chipotle in mead is awesome.

Kurt