My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?

Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
Dabney).
I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
Christmas. That might be nice.

Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

Goomba wrote:
> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
> friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
> popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being
> if the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot!
> Somehow I suspect there were a few other events in the debate which
> would cause a shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
> fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
> Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
> Dabney).
> I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
> Christmas. That might be nice.
>
> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

My parents make this every year for Christmas...

-= Exported from BigOven =-

Cranberry Liqueur

Serving Size: 6
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Cranberry
Categories: Lemon, Cranberries, Orange, Beverages

-= Ingredients =-
1 pound Fresh cranberries
1/4 Orange; sliced and scraped
1/2 Lemon; sliced and scraped
1/2 cup Sugar syrup (recipe below)
1 1/2 cups Alcohol (vodka or grain)
~~ STANDARD SUGAR SYRUP ~~
1 cup White sugar
1/2 cup Water

-= Instructions =-
Wash cranberries and coarsely chop in blender or food processor. Add all
the ingredients to the alcohol. Steep for 4 weeks.

Strain and filter. If more sweetener is required, add more sugar syup to
taste and mature for another week.

Standard Sugar Syrup: Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan and heat over
a medium heat, stirring occasionally until it forms clear liquid. Let it
cool.

kili

Goomba wrote:
> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
> friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
> popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being
> if the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot!
> Somehow I suspect there were a few other events in the debate which
> would cause a shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
> fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
> Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
> Dabney).
> I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
> Christmas. That might be nice.
>
> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

Oh, here's a good one for brunch!

-= Exported from BigOven =-

Cran-Raspberry Pear Bellini

Recipe By: Baked Chicago
Serving Size: 8
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Champagne
Categories: Winter, Thanksgiving, New Year, Christmas, Cocktail, Chambourd,
Raspberries, Alcohol, Beverage, Pear, Brunch, Appetizers

-= Ingredients =-
1 cup pear nectar
1 cup cran-raspberry juice
1 bottle ; (750 ml) champagne or dry sparkling white wine
chambourd
fresh ; raspberries

-= Instructions =-
In a pitcher, combine pear nectar and cran-raspberry juice. Pour 1/4 cup
mixture into each of eight champagne glasses. Top each glass with champagne
and a splash of chambourd. Drop a few fresh raspberries into each glass, if
desired.

kilikini wrote:

>> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>
> My parents make this every year for Christmas...
>
> -= Exported from BigOven =-
>
> Cranberry Liqueur
>
<clipped saved recipe>

How festive! Did they drink it cold or room temp? I think I'm going to
try this, thanks!

Goomba wrote:
> kilikini wrote:
>
>>> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>>
>> My parents make this every year for Christmas...
>>
>> -= Exported from BigOven =-
>>
>> Cranberry Liqueur
>>
> <clipped saved recipe>
>
> How festive! Did they drink it cold or room temp? I think I'm going to
> try this, thanks!

Chilled, absolutely chilled in frosted glasses topped with sugar, if that
makes sense.

kili

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:47:30 -0400, Goomba >
wrote:

>My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
>friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
>popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
>the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
>suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
>shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?

Apparently there were several build it yourself sites for bingo cards
too. Maverick, outsider, pitbull, hockey mom, POW, cut taxes, name of
any family member, "let me tell ya", Russia, earmarks,
reform/reformer....


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

Goomba wrote:
> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
> friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
> popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
> the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
> suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
> shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
> fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
> Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
> Dabney).
> I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
> Christmas. That might be nice.
>
> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

My son is also in college but he tells me about the drinking exploits of
his friends and neighbors. He is not a drinker. He isn't anti drinking,
I just think he decided to wait until he was 21. He is a bartender
though - go figure.

I have also wanted to try other liquors besides limoncello - as great as
that is....

I have made this kahlua recipe a couple of times and it is really good.
Each time I halved the recipe. I think it makes 1.75 liters.

http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs/kahluare.htm

I also made an apricot liquor which I don't like but the DH does.

http://www.recipezaar.com/101353

The soaked apricots are in the fridge - he (the DH) likes to snack on them.

There's a cranberry liquor recipe on the Gunther Anderson site as well
which I made once a long time ago. I am thinking to try it again. I
drank it room temp as a cordial. It was good.


-Tracy

Goomba wrote:
> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
> friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
> popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
> the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
> suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
> shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
> fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
> Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
> Dabney).
> I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
> Christmas. That might be nice.
>
> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

Raspberry Hooch (aka Raspberry Cordial)

A quart a quart and a pound.

1 quart Alcohol
1 Quart Raspberries
1 pound sugar

Get a jub (or bottle ) large enough to old the above. Dissolve the sugar
in the alcohol and then add the raspberries. Turn daily for a few weeks
and then let it sit for a few months, by which time it should be a deep
ruby colour. Strain out the berries and drink to your hearts content.
Don't let the sweet raspberry flavour fool you. It is potent.

sf wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:47:30 -0400, Goomba >
> wrote:
>
>> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
>> friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
>> popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
>> the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
>> suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
>> shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Apparently there were several build it yourself sites for bingo cards
> too. Maverick, outsider, pitbull, hockey mom, POW, cut taxes, name of
> any family member, "let me tell ya", Russia, earmarks,
> reform/reformer....
>
>
ohmygawd! You were there?!?!
LOL

Dave Smith wrote:

> Raspberry Hooch (aka Raspberry Cordial)
>
> A quart a quart and a pound.
>
> 1 quart Alcohol
> 1 Quart Raspberries
> 1 pound sugar
>
> Get a jub (or bottle ) large enough to old the above. Dissolve the sugar
> in the alcohol and then add the raspberries. Turn daily for a few weeks
> and then let it sit for a few months, by which time it should be a deep
> ruby colour. Strain out the berries and drink to your hearts content.
> Don't let the sweet raspberry flavour fool you. It is potent.

LOL, love the name
Have you used grain alcohol or vodka to make this?
(sidenote-trying to add up in my head what a quart of raspberries might
cost?)

Tracy wrote:

> I have made this kahlua recipe a couple of times and it is really good.
> Each time I halved the recipe. I think it makes 1.75 liters.
>
> http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs/kahluare.htm
>
> I also made an apricot liquor which I don't like but the DH does.
>
> http://www.recipezaar.com/101353
>
> The soaked apricots are in the fridge - he (the DH) likes to snack on them.
>

Using instant coffee surprises me? I dunno why... just never considered it.
I bet those apricots are wonderful!!

On Oct 18, 11:47�am, Goomba > wrote:

> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates
> on TV, he and his friends played some drinking game
> where every time x happened, they popped off a shot.

When McCain said "My friends."

When Obama gave "the look."

Goomba wrote:
> Tracy wrote:
>
>> I have made this kahlua recipe a couple of times and it is really
>> good. Each time I halved the recipe. I think it makes 1.75 liters.
>>
>> http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs/kahluare.htm
>>
>> I also made an apricot liquor which I don't like but the DH does.
>>
>> http://www.recipezaar.com/101353
>>
>> The soaked apricots are in the fridge - he (the DH) likes to snack on
>> them.
>>
>
> Using instant coffee surprises me? I dunno why... just never considered it.
> I bet those apricots are wonderful!!

Instant coffee works well in this recipe. You basically make a very
strong syrup and it gets diluted with cheap vodka. I used Nescafe brand.
I did a side by side taste test - not blind though. The homemade is
not as dark - but it tastes just as good. It's not exact but it makes a
nice white russian.
I wonder if I let the syrup cook longer I'd get a darker result.

Goomba wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
>
>> Raspberry Hooch (aka Raspberry Cordial)
>>
>> A quart a quart and a pound.
>>
>> 1 quart Alcohol
>> 1 Quart Raspberries
>> 1 pound sugar
>>
>> Get a jub (or bottle ) large enough to old the above. Dissolve the
>> sugar in the alcohol and then add the raspberries. Turn daily for a
>> few weeks and then let it sit for a few months, by which time it
>> should be a deep ruby colour. Strain out the berries and drink to
>> your hearts content. Don't let the sweet raspberry flavour fool you.
>> It is potent.
>
> LOL, love the name

It was my mother in law's recipe and she called it hooch

> Have you used grain alcohol or vodka to make this?
> (sidenote-trying to add up in my head what a quart of raspberries might
> cost?)

I have always used alcohol, though vodka would work fine.
I make it when raspberries are in season, making sure to get the deep
red berries, not the pale kind. Even off season, the raspberries are a
lot cheaper than a quart of alcohol... about $30 here. You could use
frozen berries, which are quite reasonably priced.

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:01:40 -0400, Goomba >
wrote:

>sf wrote:
>>
>> Apparently there were several build it yourself sites for bingo cards
>> too. Maverick, outsider, pitbull, hockey mom, POW, cut taxes, name of
>> any family member, "let me tell ya", Russia, earmarks,
>> reform/reformer....
>>
>>
>ohmygawd! You were there?!?!
>LOL

Bingo card and all! I know awlabout dese tingths.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:17:59 -0400, Tracy > wrote:

>Goomba wrote:
>> Tracy wrote:
>>
>>> I have made this kahlua recipe a couple of times and it is really
>>> good. Each time I halved the recipe. I think it makes 1.75 liters.
>>>
>>> http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs/kahluare.htm
>>>
>>> I also made an apricot liquor which I don't like but the DH does.
>>>
>>> http://www.recipezaar.com/101353
>>>
>>> The soaked apricots are in the fridge - he (the DH) likes to snack on
>>> them.
>>>
>>
>> Using instant coffee surprises me? I dunno why... just never considered it.
>> I bet those apricots are wonderful!!
>
>Instant coffee works well in this recipe. You basically make a very
>strong syrup and it gets diluted with cheap vodka. I used Nescafe brand.
> I did a side by side taste test - not blind though. The homemade is
>not as dark - but it tastes just as good. It's not exact but it makes a
>nice white russian.
>I wonder if I let the syrup cook longer I'd get a darker result.

I used to make homemade Kahlua, but it also had brandy. I may have
the recipe. If anyone is interested, I can try to dig for it. Maybe
brandy is the trick because color was never an issue.... or maybe I
used more instant coffee. Gotta say, my fake stuff tasted as good or
even better than the original. Got that recipe from a college "shop"
teacher back in the day.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:12:08 -0700 (PDT), KevinS >
wrote:

>On Oct 18, 11:47?am, Goomba > wrote:
>
>> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates
>> on TV, he and his friends played some drinking game
>> where every time x happened, they popped off a shot.
>
>When McCain said "My friends."
>
>When Obama gave "the look."

Unfortunately "that one" came out of nowhere.

I thought McCain's way of delivering "that one" wasn't condescending
and didn't offend. It was paternalistic in the sense that McCain was
openly admitting there was an age gap and he could be Obama's father.
I thought it was a failed attempt at humor, but it's a phrase some
parents use in jest. Too bad we have to inflict so much contempt into
words.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
> friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
> popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
> the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
> suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
> shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
> fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
> Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
> Dabney).
> I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
> Christmas. That might be nice.
>
> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

Soaking fresh strawberries in Vodka turns out some good stuff. :-)

I've done it for Christmas gifts, but used Brandy to make Brandied fresh
or fresh frozen fruit.

It makes a nice ice cream topping.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> Goomba wrote:
> > My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
> > friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
> > popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being
> > if the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot!
> > Somehow I suspect there were a few other events in the debate which
> > would cause a shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
> >
> > Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
> > fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
> > Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
> > Dabney).
> > I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
> > Christmas. That might be nice.
> >
> > Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>
> My parents make this every year for Christmas...
>
> -= Exported from BigOven =-
>
> Cranberry Liqueur
>
> Serving Size: 6
> Cuisine: American
> Main Ingredient: Cranberry
> Categories: Lemon, Cranberries, Orange, Beverages
>
> -= Ingredients =-
> 1 pound Fresh cranberries
> 1/4 Orange; sliced and scraped
> 1/2 Lemon; sliced and scraped
> 1/2 cup Sugar syrup (recipe below)
> 1 1/2 cups Alcohol (vodka or grain)
> ~~ STANDARD SUGAR SYRUP ~~
> 1 cup White sugar
> 1/2 cup Water
>
> -= Instructions =-
> Wash cranberries and coarsely chop in blender or food processor. Add all
> the ingredients to the alcohol. Steep for 4 weeks.
>
> Strain and filter. If more sweetener is required, add more sugar syup to
> taste and mature for another week.
>
> Standard Sugar Syrup: Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan and heat over
> a medium heat, stirring occasionally until it forms clear liquid. Let it
> cool.
>
> kili

I'm going to have to try that with my usual Cranberry/Orange relish.
Thanks Kili!
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:47:30 -0400, Goomba >
wrote:

>My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
>friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
>popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
>the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
>suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
>shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
>Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might be
>fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
>Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
>Dabney).
>I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
>Christmas. That might be nice.
>
>Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

I made the 44 cordial. photos etc. on my blog.
http://kokoscorner.typepad.com/mycor...-coffee-f.html

or
http://tinyurl.com/66mp9h

I'm ready to make another batch.

@@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format

Orange and Coffee Flavored Liqueur, The 44 cordial

beverage alcohol

1 large naval orange
44 coffee beans
1 cup sugar; just over 44 tsp
1 liter white rum; roughly a quart

Poke 44 1-inch slits all over the orange with a paring knife; stuff a
coffee bean into each slit.
Put the orange along with the sugar and rum into a wide mouth jar with
a tight-sealing lid. Store and let steep in a cool, dark spot,
swirling the jar occasionally, for 44 days.

Remove and discard the orange and strain the liqueur through a
cheesecloth-lined strainer. Transfer to a clean bottle and store in
the freezer until ready to drink.

Serve neat or over ice.

Makes 4 cups

Contributor: Saveur Magazine

** Exported from Now You're Cooking! v5.82 **

Hope you try it.

koko
There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 10/14

On Oct 18, 6:39 pm, sf > wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:12:08 -0700 (PDT), KevinS >
> wrote:
>
> >On Oct 18, 11:47?am, Goomba > wrote:
>
> >> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates
> >> on TV, he and his friends played some drinking game
> >> where every time x happened, they popped off a shot.
>
> >When McCain said "My friends."
>
> >When Obama gave "the look."
>
> Unfortunately "that one" came out of nowhere.
>
> I thought McCain's way of delivering "that one" wasn't condescending
> and didn't offend. It was paternalistic in the sense that McCain was
> openly admitting there was an age gap and he could be Obama's father.
> I thought it was a failed attempt at humor, but it's a phrase some
> parents use in jest. Too bad we have to inflict so much contempt into
> words.
>
> --
> I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
> interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
>
> Mae West

From the white-tie benefit this week -

After the Jesus/Superman references, Obama said something like "My
father named me. 'Barak' is Swahili for 'that one'. And someone
named me 'Hussain' who never thought I would run for president".

He's going to be a great president.

bulka

"bulka" > wrote :
>
> From the white-tie benefit this week -
>
> After the Jesus/Superman references, Obama said something like "My
> father named me. 'Barak' is Swahili for 'that one'. And someone
> named me 'Hussain' who never thought I would run for president".
>
> He's going to be a great president.
>

Yes he will.

In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

My sister used to do something with cranberries -- and vodka, I suppose.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller, Thelma and Louise
On the Road Again - It is Finished

Goomba wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?

Your wish is my command!

This is dee-licious. I haven't made it in years and the last time
I made it there were no worries yet about raw egg. I'm sure you
could use Egg Beaters or other egg substitute if you are concerned.

IRISH CREAM

3 eggs
1 cup half-and-half or light cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk (like Eagle brand)
1 1/2 TBSP chocolate syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 drops coconut extract
1 cup whiskey

Mix in a blender until well combined.
Chill overnight to ripen. Keep refrigerated.
Makes 1 quart
---------------------------------

KAHLUA

1 qt. water
3 c. sugar
10 tsp. instant coffee

Combine and bring to a simmer; simmer 1 1/2 hours.

Cool. Add 5 tsp. vanilla and 3 cups vodka. Store
in a cool dark place for a month or more to ripen
for best flavor.

Makes 2 quarts.

Enjoy!
gloria p

bulka wrote:

>
> From the white-tie benefit this week -
>
> After the Jesus/Superman references, Obama said something like "My
> father named me. 'Barak' is Swahili for 'that one'. And someone
> named me 'Hussain' who never thought I would run for president".
>
> He's going to be a great president.


As an old friend of mine would say:

"From your mouth to God's ear...."

gloria p

Omelet wrote:

> Soaking fresh strawberries in Vodka turns out some good stuff. :-)
>
> I've done it for Christmas gifts, but used Brandy to make Brandied fresh
> or fresh frozen fruit.
>
> It makes a nice ice cream topping.

Rumtopf! I even have a large Bunzlauer Polish pottery topf meant just
for this, I never remember to start it early in the spring when
strawberries come into season. Then adding fruits as they come into
season and having these marinated fruits at the end of the year.

Maybe if I mark my calendar now to remind me in the spring I'll remember
to try it.

In article >,
Gloria P > wrote:

> Goomba wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>
> Your wish is my command!
>
> This is dee-licious. I haven't made it in years and the last time
> I made it there were no worries yet about raw egg. I'm sure you
> could use Egg Beaters or other egg substitute if you are concerned.
>
> IRISH CREAM
>
> 3 eggs
> 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
> 1 can sweetened condensed milk (like Eagle brand)
> 1 1/2 TBSP chocolate syrup
> 1/4 tsp. vanilla
> 2 drops coconut extract
> 1 cup whiskey
>
> Mix in a blender until well combined.
> Chill overnight to ripen. Keep refrigerated.
> Makes 1 quart
> ---------------------------------
>
> KAHLUA
>
> 1 qt. water
> 3 c. sugar
> 10 tsp. instant coffee
>
> Combine and bring to a simmer; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
>
> Cool. Add 5 tsp. vanilla and 3 cups vodka. Store
> in a cool dark place for a month or more to ripen
> for best flavor.
>
> Makes 2 quarts.
>
> Enjoy!
> gloria p

Stored to disk. :-)
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > Soaking fresh strawberries in Vodka turns out some good stuff. :-)
> >
> > I've done it for Christmas gifts, but used Brandy to make Brandied fresh
> > or fresh frozen fruit.
> >
> > It makes a nice ice cream topping.
>
> Rumtopf! I even have a large Bunzlauer Polish pottery topf meant just
> for this, I never remember to start it early in the spring when
> strawberries come into season. Then adding fruits as they come into
> season and having these marinated fruits at the end of the year.
>
> Maybe if I mark my calendar now to remind me in the spring I'll remember
> to try it.

Cheers! :-)
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet > wrote in newsmpomelet-
:

> In article >,
> Gloria P > wrote:
>
>> Goomba wrote:
>> >
>> > Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>>
>> Your wish is my command!
>>
>> This is dee-licious. I haven't made it in years and the last time
>> I made it there were no worries yet about raw egg. I'm sure you
>> could use Egg Beaters or other egg substitute if you are concerned.
>>
>> IRISH CREAM
>>
>> 3 eggs
>> 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
>> 1 can sweetened condensed milk (like Eagle brand)
>> 1 1/2 TBSP chocolate syrup
>> 1/4 tsp. vanilla
>> 2 drops coconut extract
>> 1 cup whiskey
>>
>> Mix in a blender until well combined.
>> Chill overnight to ripen. Keep refrigerated.
>> Makes 1 quart
>> ---------------------------------
>>
>> KAHLUA
>>
>> 1 qt. water
>> 3 c. sugar
>> 10 tsp. instant coffee
>>
>> Combine and bring to a simmer; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
>>
>> Cool. Add 5 tsp. vanilla and 3 cups vodka. Store
>> in a cool dark place for a month or more to ripen
>> for best flavor.
>>
>> Makes 2 quarts.
>>
>> Enjoy!
>> gloria p
>
> Stored to disk. :-)



I'll have to give them a try and see if they are as good as, or better,
than the stuff I make.



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


If we are not meant to eat animals,
why are they made of meat?

In article > ,
PeterLucas > wrote:

> > Stored to disk. :-)
>
>
>
> I'll have to give them a try and see if they are as good as, or better,
> than the stuff I make.
>
>
>
> --
> Peter Lucas

So post yours?
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Gloria P wrote:
> Goomba wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>
> Your wish is my command!
>
> This is dee-licious. I haven't made it in years and the last time
> I made it there were no worries yet about raw egg. I'm sure you
> could use Egg Beaters or other egg substitute if you are concerned.
>
> IRISH CREAM
>
> 3 eggs
> 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
> 1 can sweetened condensed milk (like Eagle brand)
> 1 1/2 TBSP chocolate syrup
> 1/4 tsp. vanilla
> 2 drops coconut extract
> 1 cup whiskey
>
> Mix in a blender until well combined.
> Chill overnight to ripen. Keep refrigerated.
> Makes 1 quart


My Irish Cream recipe is similar, but uses 4 eggs, a pint of cream, one
can of SWM, only 1 tsp. chocolate syrup, 10-12 oz. Irish Whiskey and no
vanilla or coconut extract

Goomba wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
>
>> Soaking fresh strawberries in Vodka turns out some good stuff. :-)
>>
>> I've done it for Christmas gifts, but used Brandy to make Brandied
>> fresh or fresh frozen fruit.
>>
>> It makes a nice ice cream topping.
>
> Rumtopf! I even have a large Bunzlauer Polish pottery topf meant just
> for this, I never remember to start it early in the spring when
> strawberries come into season. Then adding fruits as they come into
> season and having these marinated fruits at the end of the year.
>
> Maybe if I mark my calendar now to remind me in the spring I'll remember
> to try it.


My mother in law used to do that. She called it Rum Pot. As each fruit
came into season she would put a layer in the bottom of the crock and
cover it with sugar and rum. She did not use strawberries or cherries,
but just about everything else. It was incredible.

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:24:49 -0700, sf wrote:

> On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:47:30 -0400, Goomba >
> wrote:
>
>>My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and his
>>friends played some drinking game where every time x happened, they
>>popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the rules being if
>>the candidates used the first name of their opponent- a shot! Somehow I
>>suspect there were a few other events in the debate which would cause a
>>shot too... I mean geeez.. they're frat boys, huh?
>
> Apparently there were several build it yourself sites for bingo cards
> too. Maverick, outsider, pitbull, hockey mom, POW, cut taxes, name of
> any family member, "let me tell ya", Russia, earmarks,
> reform/reformer....

i'll bet no one figured on 'plumber,' though...

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:09:50 -0400, Goomba wrote:

> Tracy wrote:
>
>> I have made this kahlua recipe a couple of times and it is really good.
>> Each time I halved the recipe. I think it makes 1.75 liters.
>>
>> http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs/kahluare.htm
>>
>> I also made an apricot liquor which I don't like but the DH does.
>>
>> http://www.recipezaar.com/101353
>>
>> The soaked apricots are in the fridge - he (the DH) likes to snack on them.
>>
>
> Using instant coffee surprises me? I dunno why... just never considered it.
> I bet those apricots are wonderful!!

what puts the ape in apricot?

your pal,
c.l.

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:39:37 -0700, sf wrote:

> On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:12:08 -0700 (PDT), KevinS >
> wrote:
>
>>On Oct 18, 11:47?am, Goomba > wrote:
>>
>>> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates
>>> on TV, he and his friends played some drinking game
>>> where every time x happened, they popped off a shot.
>>
>>When McCain said "My friends."
>>
>>When Obama gave "the look."
>
> Unfortunately "that one" came out of nowhere.
>
> I thought McCain's way of delivering "that one" wasn't condescending
> and didn't offend. It was paternalistic in the sense that McCain was
> openly admitting there was an age gap and he could be Obama's father.
> I thought it was a failed attempt at humor, but it's a phrase some
> parents use in jest. Too bad we have to inflict so much contempt into
> words.

maybe parents use it in jest, but mostly with annoyance.

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:36:10 -0400, cybercat wrote:

> "bulka" > wrote :
>>
>> From the white-tie benefit this week -
>>
>> After the Jesus/Superman references, Obama said something like "My
>> father named me. 'Barak' is Swahili for 'that one'. And someone
>> named me 'Hussain' who never thought I would run for president".
>>
>> He's going to be a great president.
>>
>
> Yes he will.

greatness would be nice, but i'd settle for competence after the bush
****upathon.

your pal,
blake

In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:36:10 -0400, cybercat wrote:
>
> > "bulka" > wrote :
> >>
> >> From the white-tie benefit this week -
> >>
> >> After the Jesus/Superman references, Obama said something like "My
> >> father named me. 'Barak' is Swahili for 'that one'. And someone
> >> named me 'Hussain' who never thought I would run for president".
> >>
> >> He's going to be a great president.
> >>
> >
> > Yes he will.
>
> greatness would be nice, but i'd settle for competence after the bush
> ****upathon.
>
> your pal,
> blake

You and me both...
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet > wrote in newsmpomelet-
:

> In article > ,
> PeterLucas > wrote:
>
>> > Stored to disk. :-)
>>
>>
>>
>> I'll have to give them a try and see if they are as good as, or
better,
>> than the stuff I make.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Lucas
>
> So post yours?



No recipe.


Except for 8kgs of high grade sugar, some turbot yeast, some careful
watching...... and don't breathe the 'exhaust' gas.

Then a liberal dash of essence, plus a 'smoother', and at least 6 months
maturing..... some with oak staves.



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


If we are not meant to eat animals,
why are they made of meat?

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:42:25 GMT, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:39:37 -0700, sf wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:12:08 -0700 (PDT), KevinS >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Oct 18, 11:47?am, Goomba > wrote:
>>>
>>>> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates
>>>> on TV, he and his friends played some drinking game
>>>> where every time x happened, they popped off a shot.
>>>
>>>When McCain said "My friends."
>>>
>>>When Obama gave "the look."
>>
>> Unfortunately "that one" came out of nowhere.
>>
>> I thought McCain's way of delivering "that one" wasn't condescending
>> and didn't offend. It was paternalistic in the sense that McCain was
>> openly admitting there was an age gap and he could be Obama's father.
>> I thought it was a failed attempt at humor, but it's a phrase some
>> parents use in jest. Too bad we have to inflict so much contempt into
>> words.
>
>maybe parents use it in jest, but mostly with annoyance.
>

Maybe that relates to your personal experience? Mine is different, so
I didn't read anything more than face value into the phrase.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "kilikini" > wrote:
>
>> Goomba wrote:
>>> My son cracks me up. During the presidential debates on TV, he and
>>> his friends played some drinking game where every time x happened,
>>> they popped off a shot. His face book page detailed one of the
>>> rules being if the candidates used the first name of their
>>> opponent- a shot! Somehow I suspect there were a few other events
>>> in the debate which would cause a shot too... I mean geeez..
>>> they're frat boys, huh?
>>>
>>> Aside from that juvenile college drinking game, I thought it might
>>> be fun to try my hand at making some homemade liquors other than
>>> Limoncello. I've got that one down pretty well now (thanks to Chris
>>> Dabney).
>>> I once had a neighbor who would send over homemade Kahlua each
>>> Christmas. That might be nice.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any favorite recipes for homemade libations?
>>
>> My parents make this every year for Christmas...
>>
>> -= Exported from BigOven =-
>>
>> Cranberry Liqueur
>>
>> Serving Size: 6
>> Cuisine: American
>> Main Ingredient: Cranberry
>> Categories: Lemon, Cranberries, Orange, Beverages
>>
>> -= Ingredients =-
>> 1 pound Fresh cranberries
>> 1/4 Orange; sliced and scraped
>> 1/2 Lemon; sliced and scraped
>> 1/2 cup Sugar syrup (recipe below)
>> 1 1/2 cups Alcohol (vodka or grain)
>> ~~ STANDARD SUGAR SYRUP ~~
>> 1 cup White sugar
>> 1/2 cup Water
>>
>> -= Instructions =-
>> Wash cranberries and coarsely chop in blender or food processor.
>> Add all the ingredients to the alcohol. Steep for 4 weeks.
>>
>> Strain and filter. If more sweetener is required, add more sugar
>> syup to taste and mature for another week.
>>
>> Standard Sugar Syrup: Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan and
>> heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until it forms clear
>> liquid. Let it cool.
>>
>> kili
>
> I'm going to have to try that with my usual Cranberry/Orange relish.
> Thanks Kili!

Anytime!

kili