I have some friends that like different flavors so I decided to try my hand at a couple. I bought some blackberries, rinsed them well, put them in a pint jar and covered them in 45%. I let them set for about a week or so..maybe closer to 2 weeks...to extract the flavor and color. I made a simple syrup to sweeten the flavor a little. I added the berries, liquor they were in and more 45% to a bottle and added the syrup a little at a time so not to make it too sweet. The results have been well received by friends that have tried it!
Here's what I have so far...
From L to R: 1. My version of "Fireball", 2 & 3. Blackberry, 4. 45% straight, 5. Tart cherry, 6 & 7. Blueberry
---Stiff
My first flavors
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Re: My first flavors
If I can wait 6 months for a cask to age, I should be able to do this.
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Re: My first flavors
That works . I purchase Monin syrups . I dilute a portion of syrup with spring water and use that to temper to the proof I desire of my double distilled spirits . Example : 10 oz blackberry syrup mixed with 34 oz spring water and refer to the dilution calc on the Parent Site to determine how much to add to my likker to get the proof I want .
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Re: My first flavors
Thanks gents!
@StillLife: These are really easy to make. As a matter of fact I thought it would have been more complex than it really was! The only part that I thought was "difficult" was figuring out how much syrup to use. I wanted it to have some sweetness while still being able to taste the fruit. Balance is the key.
@Truckinbutch: Where I work we use the same thing to make our infused waters! Monin Flavors What makes thing nice is that I can get whatever I like at cost so all I would have to do is place my order!
---Stiff
@StillLife: These are really easy to make. As a matter of fact I thought it would have been more complex than it really was! The only part that I thought was "difficult" was figuring out how much syrup to use. I wanted it to have some sweetness while still being able to taste the fruit. Balance is the key.
@Truckinbutch: Where I work we use the same thing to make our infused waters! Monin Flavors What makes thing nice is that I can get whatever I like at cost so all I would have to do is place my order!
---Stiff
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Re: My first flavors
You can't beat that. You don't mind taking ya work home in this case. Dat be a good tang.
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