Danger-Mouse Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 A while back I saw a bottle of this up for sale and quite fancied trying it. Of course in best Yorkshire fashion I muttered "I'm not paying that much for a bloody drink, I'll make some meself". And so I did, just a little 200ml bottle with some Lidl marmalade spooned into the bottom and topped up with the selfsame store's own vodka. It's been sat around for about 3 months and tonight I spotted it and decided to give it a try. Verdict: Bloody delicious. When you take a drink you have that wonderful citrus note hit first your nose and then your tongue where you taste that wonderful warm orange/marmalade flavour, not sweet but slightly tart/sour and backed up with the taste of vodka. I'm definitely going to try a full sized batch of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Just googled it...£38.45 a bottle... Still got some Sloes in the freezer & was guna make another batch of the Sloe Vodka, but you've set the ball rolling with the marmalade, it'll have to be a Aldi version though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I have some marmalade/gin on the go. Not tried it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Now that is a new one on me. Must nip down to Aldi tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 45 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: Just googled it...£38.45 a bottle... Still got some Sloes in the freezer & was guna make another batch of the Sloe Vodka, but you've set the ball rolling with the marmalade, it'll have to be a Aldi version though.. 10 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Now that is a new one on me. Must nip down to Aldi tomorrow Give it a whirl lads, I don't think you'll be disappointed (as long as you like marmalade). I used Lidl thick cut marmalade. Some heavy shaking for the first week or two, the marmalade doesn't completely break down, at least not in the quantity I used. No extra sugar needed imho. Then just leave for a while. Might have to give the marmalade gin a try next. Let me know how yours comes out hambone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Quote I used Lidl thick cut marmalade. Some heavy shaking for the first week or two, the marmalade doesn't completely break down, I take it you had to strain it then.? I'm sure the marmalade from Aldi hasn't any peel, I'm thinking it would just dissolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I put my concoctions through a coffee filter anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 33 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: I take it you had to strain it then.? I'm sure the marmalade from Aldi hasn't any peel, I'm thinking it would just dissolve. Well, I should have, but in truth I walked in from a long day at work. Fancied a drink. Saw the bottle. Decided to give it a try and just threw a drop into a glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Sold. I’m in. Packing the wife off to Lidl tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) Mine is already brewing. Aldi this morning, 1 ltr vodka and some of their thick cut marmalade. Now patiently wait. Edited March 6, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Mine is already brewing. Aldi this morning, 1 ltr vodka and some of their thick cut marmalade. Now patiently wait. That's the hard part! I have Vodka with blackberries and Gin with blackberries approaching the filtering/decanting stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Wrap it up well in a towel and stick it in the back of your motor - Saves a lot of shaking indoors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Fatcatsplat said: Wrap it up well in a towel and stick it in the back of your motor - Saves a lot of shaking indoors!! Professional status achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Any guidance on the amount of Marmalade to vodka ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, salop sniper said: Any guidance on the amount of Marmalade to vodka ? I pour a jar of Seville or Blood Orange Marmalade into a two litre coke bottle and then top up with two bottles of cheap vodka. Wait 'til it's macerated nicely for a few days and then pour back into the vodka bottles and then drink the bit that won't fit back in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 20 hours ago, Danger-Mouse said: Give it a whirl lads, I don't think you'll be disappointed (as long as you like marmalade). I used Lidl thick cut marmalade. Some heavy shaking for the first week or two, the marmalade doesn't completely break down, at least not in the quantity I used. No extra sugar needed imho. Then just leave for a while. Might have to give the marmalade gin a try next. Let me know how yours comes out hambone. I saw the recipe on facebook, its marmalade and bay (also calls for extra orange zest). Let you know in about a fortnight if my patience holds out, if not Friday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Ain't it just vodka and orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, panoma1 said: Ain't it just vodka and orange? We have a cynic Do you not understand the work and effort that goes into blending these spirits to raise them beyond a mere 'vodka and orange' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 25 minutes ago, hambone said: We have a cynic Do you not understand the work and effort that goes into blending these spirits to raise them beyond a mere 'vodka and orange' I'm entitled to be a cynic....I'm old! Dunno about marmalade vodka...........but I know about Damson Vodka lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 You can do a similar thing with gin and jelly babies, if you don't mind wasting jelly babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Vodka with a bag of lemon sherbets dissolved in it is very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just given the marmalade and bay gin a go, little sip neat the orange taste comes through (very nice) but in a tall glass (pint) with tonic it's smoother but not such a noticeable change. I'll leave it in the kilner jar for another week and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Got the marmalade the other day, turns out it's orange & tangerine, so orange & tangerine it'll be, I'm not fussy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Mine with Aldi thick cut is looking good. Give it a few more weeks and then must do a taste test ..I mean no point of going to all the trouble of filtering if it tasts awful now , is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Impatient lot aren't you? For those desirous of instant gratification I recommend honey vodka. Simply add a decent amount of honey, maybe a 5th or 6th part of whatever container you're using. Top up with vodka and then shake until the honey is dissolved. Then drink. Smooth, warm and sweet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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