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Cranberry Cordial

Cranberry Cordial

Have you tried this? Made it, tasted it?  What did you think?      16 oz. cranberries      1/2 peel lemon, scraped      1/4 peel orange, scraped      1.5 c vodka (I used white brandy)       1.5 c sugar syrup (simple syrup) Steep 4 weeks or until as smooth as you wish. [...]

Misha's Wittebrew

Misha’s Wittebrew

Misha Suggs makes this absolutely crisp, slightly citrusy Witte that he has trouble keeping in stock.  I am not usually a big wittebier fan, but I love this one. 72 Wittebrew 5.5 lbs Pilsner Malt Misha Suggs 5 lbs Flaked Wheat 1 lb Munich Malt 1.2 oz Vanguard Hop Pellets (4.4%AA)(60 [...]

Spiced Honey Walnut Cordial

Spiced Honey Walnut Cordial

What to do with a lot of brandy-soaked toasted English walnuts?  Let’s see…make butter brickle candy and coat it with dark chocolate, that’s what! Have you tried this? Made it, tasted it?  What did you think? The Recipe The recipe is completely and utterly modern. The ingredients all existed over [...]