Alcohol pour Fruites............

[binley100]

.....anyone ever used it ?

[roitelet]

Yes, basically I put the fruit in let it soak for a month or so and then filtered and added sugar. The only thing I found is that once the bottle is opened it oxidises so this year it will go in small bottles which I can use quickly.

[Aberdeenplotter]

I use vodka or gin. Never seen this product.

[Jardiniere]

i've stuck fruit in alcohol for the last couple of years...never dared eat it tho.....got jars in the cellar looking very fed up.....

[Rhona]

I've got some blackcurrants macerating in gin. I've only just started them, but will eventually add to sugar syrup for a cassis-type thing for Kir Royales. I'm planning on starting some more over the next few weeks, so might be tempted to try something new. When macerating fruit in whatever alcohol you choose, do you keep in the 'fridge? Some people seem to keep in the larder/cellar, others in the 'fridge... any views (sorry binley, didn't mean to hijack)?

[binley100]

That's ok........I keep mine under the stairs .

[Aberdeenplotter]

me too. It is luverly

[Hilary B]

When I make a fruit-alcohol thing I add sugar to the fruit, mainly because it helps extract the flavour and colour. You get a nice drink much quicker that route!

[Nicos]

I don't really like the flavour tbh....but then again I don't like Schnapps.
I prefer to use vodka,gin or calvados as the stuff I bought was almost the same price as the spirits I know I like

[binley100]

I have cherries sitting in half of it ....I'll report when done

[ohbeary]

As a pastry chef I used to be able to buy 80% spirit for my liqueur filled chcolates, obviously mixed with fondant and fruit concentates to give 20-30% abv for the delight of my customers

[scarey55]

I use it with fruit and I think I used it in one of the quarante quatres that you tried but I do prefer eau de vie, it's more expensive but then, as I always say, you get what you pay for

[binley100]

The cherry liquer has been bottled and tested. yummy ......say no more

[bobleponge]

Do you want me to bring you some over when I come? Let me know and they'll be in the car.

[binley100]

Pretty please.....