welshwarrior Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I had a swig of some King's Ginger yesterday whilst beating, it was lovely. Does anyone make their own? or got a recipe I could try? as I would like to make some to go with my sloe gin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 never heard of it . a quick google says its made from root ginger macerated in pure spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 It tasted of ginger and brandy liquor maybe a hint of honey but my taste buds where not on good form I'd just slogged 400m up hill through Rodadendrums and thought I was about to have a heart attack. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Kings Ginger is lovely stuff,never heard or seen home made version though? Its about £16 a bottle I get 6 at start of season and from memory it was @ £100 especially good when it is v.cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 is that because it can't easily be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 It sounds lovely and I've never heard of it. Drinks like that are almost always better when home made IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 was at a shoot down kings lynn way this year and that was the tipple at end of every drive. very nice stuff but it gets right down to your toes and gives you that lovely glow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Lovely stuff all the farmers shoots down this neck of the wood get through loads of bottles, I will be partaking in the odd tot or 3 tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 This should be up that neck of the woods flavour wise... Ginger liqueur Put into a half-gallon jar: 1/2 ounce ground ginger or 1 ounce fresh ginger root, well bruised 1/2 pound cut-up raisins 2 to 3 washed lemons, sliced 2 ounces macerated sweet almonds 1/2 ounce essence of bitter almonds 1 quart brandy, vodka, whisky or pure (190-proof), diluted alcohol Finally, add sugar syrup or granulated sugar to taste. Cover and set in a dark place, shaking often, for four weeks. Strain and filter, bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Or this for a simpler version Ginger Liqueur 3 Ingredients: 1 cup honey 1 cup water 3 tablespoons chopped gingerroot 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of 1 1/2 cups Scotch whisky Instructions: Bring honey and water to boil for 3-5 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Add ginger root and lemon zest. Boil for an additonal 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until just warm. Strain solids from liquid mixture into a medium bowl. Transfer solids to coffe filter and squeeze out any remaining liquid with your hands. Transfer liquid to a clean 1-quart container. Add Whisky, store in a cool, dark place for 1 month. After storing for one month take the liquid and pour the liquid through a coffee filter and into into final serving container. Age for 2 more weeks before serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Cheers Nick - Just found my next project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Nick thanks I just found those on google I'm going to try the first one. have you made any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I've made alcoholic ginger beer before but not liquer. I did make liquer de nosiette (hazelnut) this year which was hard work but amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I believe that Kings Ginger sponsored the Beretta World this year - they gave away sample sized bottles to everyone who shot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I believe that Kings Ginger sponsored the Beretta World this year - they gave away sample sized bottles to everyone who shot it Yes, they did They had a stand there, and there was a miniature in the goody bag I drank mine the other day. Very nice for a gay drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I drank mine the other day. Very nice for a gay drink No wonder you liked it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yes, they did They had a stand there, and there was a miniature in the goody bag I drank mine the other day. Very nice for a gay drink I mixed mine with Jack Daniels and lemonade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I mixed mine with Jack Daniels and lemonade Chard had his with Loretta, but she used to be called Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 King ginger from the distillery in nailsworth. A few of us on here was beating on a shot last year when the owner of the distillery got the kings out. i looked it up after and fell over at the price. it is a very nice warming drink on a cold day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Nailsworth isn't far, hmmmm. Then again it looks pretty easy to make. Edited December 12, 2011 by Thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 its in the old fire station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 i normaly just put 3 large bits of ginger add this to a bottle of whiskey, add a spoon of honey and just leave, the longer its left the stronger it gets....delicious on a cold day while beating Forgot to make some this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) i normaly just put 3 large bits of ginger add this to a bottle of whiskey, add a spoon of honey and just leave, the longer its left the stronger it gets....delicious on a cold day while beating Forgot to make some this year which whisky do you use ? Edited December 12, 2011 by holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyGee Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can buy The Kings Ginger from "Berry Brothers and Rudd" in London and Basingstoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 which whisky do you use ? To be honest the cheapest i can buy normaly from Lidls as no point buying expensive stuff as i like the taste of ginger I put it in a demijon and shake it like hell once every morning to beat the ginger senseless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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