Better than blackberry pie

[FLATU8ER]

Just put together a couple of batches of this.

3 lbs of fresh or frozen fruit
4 cups of sugar
4 cups of the cheapest gin you can find

Combine all of the above in a 1 gal jar that can be sealed up tight, shake up real hard, and let set.
Now rotate jar every 3 days, and do this for 6 weeks.

I use blackberries as they work out super for this Liquor.
I have used lots of different friut over the years. Strawberries, Blue berries, Bannanas do not work.
Once you are done, and ready to bottle this stuff up, you need to strain the juice. This may take several times, and through cheesecloth depending on the fruit/seeds/pulp/etc. Bottle up with a cork, and dip into sealing wax.
Done - Jim
PS: trying Pomegranite for the first time.

 

[merryweather]

To make sure I'm on the same page, it's the liquid that's being saved, not the fruit? Do you drink it like wine / liquor?

 

[FLATU8ER]

YES, RESERVE THE LIQUID.
ENJOY THE LIQUOR.
OVER ICECREAM, OR MIXED W 7UP
MY PARENTS HAVE USED IT AS A DESERT CORDUAL
I HAVE PACKED IT IN A FLASK AND USED IT AS AIMING OIL FOR DUCK HUNTING

 

[FLATU8ER]

I GET THE BOTTLES FROM COST PLUS IMPORTS OR THE LIKE, AND WASH THEM IN A BLEACH SOLUTION, LET DRY, AS THE PHOSPHATES IN THE SOAP PRODUCTS MAY INPART A FOUL FLAVOR IN THE JUICE.
DECROTIVE BOTTLES MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE A HERO, WRAP A BIT OF RIBBON AROUND THE NECK AND SEAL WITH A WAX MEDALION, (HEAT GUN TO MELT), AND STAMP WITH YOUR (RUBBER)MONOGRAM AFTER DIPPING IT IN INK(LIKE GOLD), AND YOU LOOK LIKE A CREATIVE "ARTISTE", IT'S ALL GOOD.

 

[merryweather]

I GET THE BOTTLES FROM COST PLUS IMPORTS OR THE LIKE, AND WASH THEM IN A BLEACH SOLUTION, LET DRY, AS THE PHOSPHATES IN THE SOAP PRODUCTS MAY INPART A FOUL FLAVOR IN THE JUICE.
DECROTIVE BOTTLES MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE A HERO, WRAP A BIT OF RIBBON AROUND THE NECK AND SEAL WITH A WAX MEDALION, (HEAT GUN TO MELT), AND STAMP WITH YOUR (RUBBER)MONOGRAM AFTER DIPPING IT IN INK(LIKE GOLD), AND YOU LOOK LIKE A CREATIVE "ARTISTE", IT'S ALL GOOD.

Sounds interesting, I may have to try this. Do you refrigerate the jar while it is "curing" or do you just keep it in the pantry?

 

[FLATU8ER]

nope, just a cool dry dark place. the fridge is too tempting to taste it "just to check on the progress". the last batch did not make it out of the garage because i checked on it too much.

 

[FLATU8ER]

Just read an article in Sunset Mag (Dec 12) about somthing close to the Liquor
Lemon Vodka
Tangerine Gin
Lime Tequila
This stuff is infused with citrus zest (rinds) for about 2-3 weeks
Actually a Tangerine infused Vodka sounds good
Anyone try something like this before?
-Jim

 

[FLATU8ER]

Just finished bottling.
Blackberry turned out great, but the wife said the pomegranite was the bomb.

 

[Cuerno Largo]

Just read an article in Sunset Mag (Dec 12) about somthing close to the Liquor
Lemon Vodka
Tangerine Gin
Lime Tequila
This stuff is infused with citrus zest (rinds) for about 2-3 weeks
Actually a Tangerine infused Vodka sounds good
Anyone try something like this before?
-Jim

Did a pineapple infused vodka that was awesome. Got the idea from Del Frisco Steakhouse.

 

[FLATU8ER]

i only made 1/2 gal of the pomegranite for xmas gifts. the wife will not stand for it, and i now have 2 more gals "ageing/flavoring" in the garage.

 

[FLATU8ER]

Just finished bottling up the 2gals of Pomegranite, WOW.
But this time I used only the fruit of 2 pomes, and the rest was juice from a local fruit stand.
Lots less to strain!
-Jim

 

[kellyo]

With the pomegranite do you cut it in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp or whatever that stuff is?

 

[FLATU8ER]

yes, i cut open the rind and seperate the seeds (which have the pulp on them), i have found that the rind and the internals have a bitter taste.
i like to freeze the seeds with the pulp on them, and then thaw them about 3/4's of the way, and start jucing.

 

[billabong25]

I just put together a batch of your blackberry recipe. I blended the berries a little before adding them. We'll see how it turns out.

 

[FLATU8ER]

Right On, Billa
rotate or turn over the container every 3 or 4 days for about 4-6 weeks, and then run through a strainer in a clean container, then strain again through cheese cloth (cheese cloth lined in your strainer), and increase the layers of cheese cloth as you increase. A little bit of fruit fibers/pieces will show up no mater how much you filter. During the first filter, make sure that you "squish"all the berries as you are pouring out all the juice.
Good luck, Jim

 

[Kofoed]

Just read an article in Sunset Mag (Dec 12) about somthing close to the Liquor
Lemon Vodka
Tangerine Gin
Lime Tequila
This stuff is infused with citrus zest (rinds) for about 2-3 weeks
Actually a Tangerine infused Vodka sounds good
Anyone try something like this before?
-Jim

Similar to lemoncello

 

[FLATU8ER]

OK, never heard of a Lemoncello.
Please describe.
-Jim

 

[Kofoed]

OK, never heard of a Lemoncello.
Please describe.
-Jim

I suck at links and typing from a phone. Hit up wiki for limoncello or lemoncello. It is a sweet liqueur using lemon zest. Tastes better in italy

 

[FLATU8ER]

Hey Billa,
How is the juice progressing?
You know it is mandatory to taste test to "check the progress"
-Jim

 

[billabong25]

I haven't tested the progress yet, but since it's "mandatory" who am I to mess with the process? I will give an update soon.