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Subject: Re: Bourbon-infused cherries
From: NORE102081
Posted: Wed Nov 28. 2007, 13:36 UTC
Followup to: "Re: Bourbon-infused cherries"  by Cheryl Charming  (Wed Nov 28. 2007, 09:34 UTC)
I suspect the original thought here was to spike the cherries with bourbon 
much like you would a watermelon with vodka as opposed to infusing the bourbon 
with the cherries...

> Yes, perfect, I was just afraid you were gonna say maraschino (mar-a 
> SKEE-no) cherries because those aren't real....they soak them in a 
> solution of brine, sodium metabisulfite, calcium chloride, and citric 
> acid and then colored with red food color #40. Not a good idea for 
> infusion. Spiked for a party or cherry bombs but not for infusion.
> 
> Here's a recipe from my homemade page. You can use it for Bourbon as 
> well.:
> http://www.miss-charming.com/recipes/homemade.htm
> 
> Infused Gin, Rum, and Vodka
> Makes 1 bottle
> 1 bottle of gin, rum, or vodka
> Spice, fruit, or herb of your choice
> 
> Get a large mouthed glass container to make an infusion. You want to 
> wash anything you are using to remove all possible pesticides. Place 
> your chosen spice, fruit, or herb in the container then add the 
> alcohol. Close the lid and place somewhere away from direct sunlight 
> (in a caninet or pantry) letting it sit from four days to two weeks. 
> Fine strain, then bottle when finished.
> 
> 2 weeks: Whole chili peppers, pineapple, fresh ginger, and 
> lemongrass, etc.
> 1 week: Cantaloupes, strawberries, peaches, mangoes, pitted cherries, 
> raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, etc.
> 4 days: Vanilla beans, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, limes, mint, 
> garlic, tarragon, basil, oregano, dill, and thyme, etc.
> 
> Keep in mind that the number one thing that will spoil your creation 
> is oxygen. It’s very important that all containers have tight secure 
> lids. And once your creations are made, continue keeping the air away 
> from them by making sure you have a tight seal on your bottle. Lots 
> of people like to use corks. You can buy them at hobby stores and 
> sites online. Also, make sure everything is scrubbed, sanitized, and 
> squeaky clean before starting. Especially your hands!
> 
> 
> Cheers!
> Cheryl Charming
> www.misscharming.com
> 
> ---------------------
> Bar & Cocktail Homonyms
> 
> Booze; alcohol.
> Boos; disapproving sounds from fans
> 
> Brewed; fermented
> Brood; a family of young animals
> 
> Brews; more than one beer
> Bruise; an injured area.
> 
> Gin; a spirit distilled from grain
> Jinn; a Muslem spirit or demon
> 
> Rye; grain
> Wry; twisted


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