Free Recipes Archive
Do It Yourself liqueurs and alcohols
This creates a crisp, naturally carbonated alcoholic beverage with an ABV of roughly 5-7%. 1 gallon of 100% apple juice/cider (unpasteurized, with no preservatives like potassium sorbate) 1 cup brown sugar (for a higher alcohol content) 1 packet Champagne yeast Read More …
Makes about 1-1/3 cups 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 large jalapeño, sliced 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1 cup water, jalapeño, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; Read More …
Fig Syrup Makes 1/3 cup 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped fresh or preserved figs 1/4 cup water In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, figs, and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high Read More …
Cherries – 1.5 kg; Sugar – 300-500 g; Vodka – 2 l. Sort and wash the cherries. You can dry the berries first. Place the cherries in a large glass container. Sprinkle with sugar. Let sit for 2-3 hours. Pour Read More …
makes 1 Gallon 1 ts Dry yeast 1 Glass gallon jug Water 4 c Sugar 1 Balloon 2 12 oz cans Frozen Grape Juice Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Mix all other ingredients together in the gallon Read More …
Simmer apple cider and apricot nectar with brown sugar and spices for a delicious golden glow. 6 cups apple cider 2 (12.1/2-ounce) cans apricot nectar 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth Scissors String 6-inch-long cinnamon sticks 1/2 teaspoon whole Read More …
Banana Liqueur smells wonderful when you’re making it, but the consistency will remind you of pureed baby food. Don’t let that put you off. This just may become one of your favorite cordials. 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup water Read More …
This liqueur is a high-proof rendition of cinnamon schnapps. It’s dubbed “Cinnamon Bam” because it has a real kick. 4 bags Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea 2 cups water 1/2 pound red hots (little red cinnamon-flavored candies) 1 dried cayenne Read More …
3 large eggs 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 10 ounces blended whiskey 1 pint half-and-half 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Blend first 3 ingredients for 3 minutes in a blender. Read More …
This lively, lemony liqueur may be a good choice for your first attempt at making cordials. 1 cup water 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups 100-proof vodka 5 to 10 drops Read More …
A unique wine to serve during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. 3 cups chopped cranberries 2 1/2 to 3 cups granulated sugar 1 (3-liter) bottle semi-dry white wine or personal preference Prepare cranberries in food processor. Combine all ingredients together Read More …
3 pounds (7 cups) fresh purple plums, halved and pitted 4 cups sugar 1 quart (4 cups) gin In screw top jar, mix all ingredients. Cover tightly. Invert jar; let stand 24 hours. Turn jar upright. Let stand 24 hours. Read More …
2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup water (yes that’s right) 1/4 cup instant coffee (not freeze dried) 1 fifth brandy 1/2 vanilla bean Boil 2 cups water and sugar for 5 minutes. Add coffee and 1/2 cup water. Read More …
1 (4-quart) mason jar with tight-fitting lid 4 quarts crabapples, washed, cored and quartered 4 cups sugar 3 cups vodka Fill mason jar with prepared crabapples. Add the 4 cups of sugar and three cups of vodka. Store the jar Read More …
Yield: 4.5 litres 4.5 litres water 1.4 kg sugar 1 lemon; zest and juice 40 g ginger root; peeled and bruised 1 teaspoon fresh yeast 110 g raisins 75 ml brandy Add the water, sugar, lemon zest and bruised ginger Read More …
1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 16-oz. bottle light corn syrup 2 cups 80-proof vodka 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart pan over medium heat. Heat until sugar dissolves, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes). Read More …
1/2 lb hazelnuts; finely chopped 1-1/2 cup vodka 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract n a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, Read More …
10 ounces raspberries, or any other berry 1-1/2 cups vodka, or 1 cup vodka and 1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup sugar syrup * * Sugar syrup. 1 cup sugar boiled with 1/2 cup water till sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Be Read More …
2 teaspoon pure chocolate extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cup vodka 1/2 cup sugar syrup 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint (optional) or 1 drop of; peppermint extract Mix all ingredients and let mature 2 weeks. The chocolate tends to settle Read More …
1 1/3 cup vodka 1-1/2 cup sugar syrup 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 teaspoon vanilla Few drops green food coloring BASIC SUGAR SYRUP: 1 lemon 3 cup granulated sugar 2 cup water Combine vodka, sugar syrup, peppermint extract and vanilla Read More …
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 5 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups vodka 1 vanilla bean, split Mix sugar, water, and cocoa in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to Read More …
1 cup apple CIDER (fresh and unfiltered if possible) 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup rum (do not use dark rum!) 1/2 cup Appel, Applejack, or any other apple liqueur 1/3 cup FRESH orange juice and pulp (about 1 orange) 1/3 Read More …