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[summerisle]

love to try that, or similar, do you have a recipe, or a link you can share?

I had loads of sloes left over last year so put some in with the blackberries. I can't remember how much sugar I used, probably less than the recipe says, as you don't want it too sweet unless you're aiming for a liqueur. You can always add more sugar, as you taste every month or so

https://moorlandseater.com/blackberry-brandy-recipe/www

This is what I use for sloe gin, but the damson gin is also fantastic.

Two recipes: Wild Damson Gin and Sloe Gin recipes - The Cottage Smallholder

Unlike sloes, wild damsons are hard to find. For every thirty wild plum trees there may be just one wild damson tree. When I spot wild damsons in the hedgerows, they are harvested into a special bag. These, and the diminutive bullace, are the kings of hedgerow fruit. These tiny fruit make such...

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You can flavour spirits with virtually anything that takes your fancy. Also you can add herbs/spices - I've used cinnamon sticks (not really impressed, and nutmegs, which were not bad at all.

Liqueurs Archives - The Cottage Smallholder

 

[RufusCat]

I had loads of sloes left over last year so put some in with the blackberries. I can't remember how much sugar I used, probably less than the recipe says, as you don't want it too sweet unless you're aiming for a liqueur. You can always add more sugar, as you taste every month or so

https://moorlandseater.com/blackberry-brandy-recipe/www

This is what I use for sloe gin, but the damson gin is also fantastic.

Two recipes: Wild Damson Gin and Sloe Gin recipes - The Cottage Smallholder

Unlike sloes, wild damsons are hard to find. For every thirty wild plum trees there may be just one wild damson tree. When I spot wild damsons in the hedgerows, they are harvested into a special bag. These, and the diminutive bullace, are the kings of hedgerow fruit. These tiny fruit make such...

www.cottagesmallholder.com

You can flavour spirits with virtually anything that takes your fancy. Also you can add herbs/spices - I've used cinnamon sticks (not really impressed, and nutmegs, which were not bad at all.

Liqueurs Archives - The Cottage Smallholder

Thank you, will give them a go

 

[Billy Dean]

Germany, but move back this summer. Just in time for the new stadium.

Where in Germany? The prices Ste mentioned are pretty much the going rate for cocktails here in Frankfurt I'd say. You might even be paying more in a lot of places

 

[summerisle]

Thank you, will give them a go

Keep tasting, that's my advice. If you want to try something simple, this is easy to do and tastes delicious. Loads of recipes out there with variations.

How to Make Sweet Elderflower Cordial with Wild Foraged Flowers

Easy to make elderflower cordial recipe using fresh elderflowers and lemon juice. Makes three bottles that you can use in refreshing summer drinks, or to make edible flower desserts and recipes.

lovelygreens.com

 

[alwaysblue]

Where in Germany? The prices Ste mentioned are pretty much the going rate for cocktails here in Frankfurt I'd say. You might even be paying more in a lot of places

Near Kaiserslautern. Need to get with the times eh, although nowadays my nights out on cocktails are few and far between!

 

[Billy Dean]

Near Kaiserslautern. Need to get with the times eh, although nowadays my nights out on cocktails are few and far between!

Probably more like Frankfurt is totally ridiculous for prices of everything

 

[alwaysblue]

Probably more like Frankfurt is totally ridiculous for prices of everything

I've only used the airport there really.

 

[Eggs]

…delighted to find this on my hotel all inclusive list;

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Had a sample of Zwack Unicum in Budapest. Can't say I was impressed.

*awaits expected semen related jokes*

 

[ste d' indica]

…delighted to find this on my hotel all inclusive list;

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That is a serious result.

 

[ste d' indica]

Had a sample of Zwack Unicum in Budapest. Can't say I was impressed.

*awaits expected semen related jokes*

Yeah, I've got a mate in Budapest, every time he comes over to visit he brings me a bottle. Never had the heart to tell him its absolute bin juice.

 

[ste d' indica]

Cocktails time on Bristol Harbourside (32 degrees today)





Amalfi Spritz for herself, Caribbean Holdup for I.

 

[Thomasc]

Portuguese brandy has made an appearance.

Cheers

The 1920 outdoing The 1975

 

[ste d' indica]

Not sure if I've actually posted one of these




They are really terrific rums the Foursquares, entirely natural (no sugars or colouring), they need a little water to open up due to the high ABV, but they are fabulously complex and varied with each bottling.
The '08 is sharp, fruity and has a burn to start but opens up with a caramel, coconut and burnt banana finish.