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My Lord, the choices we have at the liquor store now!! Last weekend I saw 'Twist of Blueberry' and grabbed it! In the little attachment, there was Blueberry Martini instructions -
1.5 oz. Smirnoff Blueberry flavored vodka
1 oz. white or red cranberry juice
1 oz. tonic
squeeze of lime
Shake, strain, pour and garnish with a blueberry.
Oh my, this is a delightful little drink!!
So, my question to you is what flavors have you all gotten and what have you done with them. I think they'd be a ball to play with. I'm off to check out
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Why would anyone ruin perfectly good vodka with flavors...well unless it's Absolut. That stuff is just lighter fluid.
PS - I'm a vodka snob
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Okay. Here's something that will probably offend the snobs and purists, but will delight others: a recipe using vodka to make a copycat of DiSaronno.
DiSaronnoIngredients- 1/2 Cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 Cup Dark brown sugar
- 3/4 Cup Very hot water
- 1/2 Cup Corn syrup
- 1 1/2 Cup 80-Proof vodka
- 1 Tbsp Almond extract
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the hot water and the sugars in a medium glass pitcher or bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add corn syrup and stir well.
- Add vodka and flavorings and stir. Store in a sealed container.
Makes 3 cups.
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I made some of this for a friend who likes DiSaronno, and he loved it. Plus, it cost a lot less than DiSaronno, especially here in Honduras.
If blueberry muffins have blueberries in them, what do vegan muffins have?
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thanks lab - that's one 'knock off' I don't have!
A vodka snob.....hmmmm, then you stay out of my blueberry vodka, MS Denise!!
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thanks lab - that's one 'knock off' I don't have!
Do you happen to have a tried & true knock off for Bailey's? I've seen some around, but have not tried them yet. May as well use one that someone I know has already tested (if you have, that is).
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We bought 2 big bottles of Absolut Citron a few years ago and put them in the cold room. I think they're still there! Shows how much vodka we drink!
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I've got one for you, Labs. I may have posted it here before. Haven't made it in years, I remember I liked it then.
Will go dig it up for you. With a name like Murphy, I should have one, right?
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Lorraine, 2 BIG bottles still there??? Nothing like Citron and lemonade during the summer, in a tall frosty glass and lobster salad rolls. I'm missing summer already, although it hit the high 60's today here in the Granite State.
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Once upon a time in Mexico we found a bottle of Lime Vodka marked $40pesos (about $4US). We bought two,and they were wonderful. A few days later we went back for more and it was now marked $140pesos, ($14US). Should have known it was a mistake and bought more than 2 when we had the chance
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Here you go lab - this is one my mother and I used to make, drink and enjoy!!!!
BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM LIQUOR
2 eggs
1 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. chocolate syrup
1 T. pure vanilla extract
1/3 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 tsp. instant coffee
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 c Irish whiskey
Place all ingredients in blender; blend well.
Bottle and let mellow in refrigerator at least one week before serving.
We found this best after 1-2 weeks. Store in refrigerator.
Liqueur may be served at room temperature by removing from refrigerator an hour or two before serving.
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