jimboozle Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Chaps, I made a batch of Sloe Gin this weekend, and whilst stood there pricking my berries (no euphemism) my mind started to wander to other possibilities in the hedgerow. I've had success in the past with Blackberry Brandy, and was just wondering whether anyone had found another combination of booze and hedgerow treat that is worth the effort... I look forward to some serious experimentation over the next few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Damson Vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 rose hip vodka is another that works quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Raspberry vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Out of season at the mo, but strawberries work very, very well and blackberries and raspberries are great - I think the rule of thumb is kinda, if you can squish it, it makes booze good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Out of season at the mo, but strawberries work very, very well and blackberries and raspberries are great - I think the rule of thumb is kinda, if you can squish it, it makes booze good! Jim, don't use squishy things if they smell bad and came from an animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Out of season at the mo, but strawberries work very, very well and blackberries and raspberries are great - I think the rule of thumb is kinda, if you can squish it, it makes booze good! Jim, don't use squishy things if they smell bad and came from an animal. He's not wrong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 its posh hedges that grow strawberries and raspberries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Raspberry vodka I made raspberry and gooseberry voddy last year, was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 wild plums/bullace work brilliantly instead of sloes. rosehip vodka hazelnut liqueur is the best thing i've ever made. i've posted recipes for all the above in the food section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey999 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just tasted some raspberry brandy that I made months ago and forgot it was still in the kilner, very nice. I dont like brandy and had a big bottle that I won in a draw ages ago. I think its gonna get used up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I had a tiny bit of rosehip vodka left which was a year old pretty much to the day, it was lovely. Nick - have you any of yours left? Another absolute winner is blackcurrant vodka, I have a bush in the garden. Great stuff I too have posted that recipe somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Raspberry vodka Great tipple, also try cherry brandy, when the cherries are good, also remember to keep your sloes after the gin and cover with sherry Edited October 22, 2012 by henry d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I use cider for the post-gin sloes. Makes a decent (and cheap) follow-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I had a tiny bit of rosehip vodka left which was a year old pretty much to the day, it was lovely. Nick - have you any of yours left? None from the original batch 2 years ago. I have half a bottle from last year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 just made my batch of sloe gin, going to have a go at raspberry brandy and blackberry brandy, do i just make it the same as sloe gin - 140 gram suger, half bottle of brandy , then fill with berries ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Too sweet for me, I use about 140gms sugar to a bottle, approx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniross Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Damson rum is good as is sloe rum. Skittles vodka and midget gem vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 theres a litre of greek brandy 4 peeled n chopped pears and 2 spoons of brown sugar growling in my flask ,boy is it smelling good christmas i may get my sight back after 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Werthers Original vodka is supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Werthers Original vodka is supposed to be good. But for what begs the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Old people's tipple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Darby and Joan club Christmas party? Actually, Werthers and Vodka - What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 It is seriously supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Old people's tipple? About right for Jimboozle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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