Message 21730 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> > I can only add that you should refrigerate a fruit infusion, it keeps 
> > 
> > it nicer looking, an is probably the safe way to go.
> 
> A while ago i infused some rum with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.  My 
> advice is stay well clear of the nutmeg, it gave a rather unpleasant 
> oily texture to the rum even when librally covered in coke and lime.  
> A waste of a perfectly adequate bottle of Havana Club... well i say 
> waste, it still got drunk :)
> 
> JAM

Thanks for the tip.

I infused a 750 of Ketel One with a quart of fresh picked strawberries last 
summer.
Left them in for three days, then strained it all through cheesecloth. The
strawberries were almost completely white, the vodka deep red and the
taste and smell of the liquor was undeniably FRESH strawberries. It didn't
last very long at all. Amazing color and flavor.

The lime-infused rum, on the other hand... Definitely need to do something
OTHER than full slices of the fruit. It was bitter and overpowering. It did NOT
get drunk.