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itsalldrivingmemad
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I have had ago at the blackberry vodka thing can't wait to try it, any ideas for any other fruits?

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  • ben500
    ben500 Posts: 23,192 Forumite
    itsalldrivingmemad wrote: »
    I have had ago at the blackberry vodka thing can't wait to try it, any ideas for any other fruits?
    Almost any fruit can be used for wine making.
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  • scuzz
    scuzz Posts: 1,995 Forumite
    My friend recommended strawberries to me the other day. Not tried it myself, but certainly sounds nice
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  • moanymoany
    moanymoany Posts: 2,877 Forumite
    Sloe gin is nice, it has an almondy taste. Get some sloes, wash and stab them with a fork. Put them in a bottle and fill it up with Tesco value gin. I like mine sweet, but it can be as sweet or as dry as you like.

    Funny, I put pr*ck them and the site replaced the word with !!!!! lol

    Made in the autumn it is perfect for Christmas.

    Blackberry's and brandy is nice. Again, I like it sweeter.

    For pressies, put whole fruit into a jar and fill it with alcohol, add sugar to taste. Perfect for Christmas gifts.
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    If you use the "Search this Forum" link (towards the top right of the main listing page) and then click on "Advanced"...

    type vodka into the search box and you'll get several threads about different flavoured vodkas.

    And these two might be of interest as well...

    make your own christmas booze!!

    Homemade Booze Recipes

    HTH :)
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  • SoozyJ22
    SoozyJ22 Posts: 3,266 Forumite
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    I've made raspberry vodka in the past and really enjoyed drinking it :)
  • dbelle
    dbelle Posts: 120 Forumite
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    Any tips for plum alcohol?

    We have plum trees heaving with fruit! We've already covered the jam side of things. ;)
  • midlandsfairy
    midlandsfairy Posts: 167 Forumite
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    Does anyone know how long it is best to store the fruit vodkas before cracking them open? Had a look at the other threads but no one mentioned it. Think these could make a grand christmas present (esp since I have a blackberry bush at the bottom of the garden that is brimming!) but don't know if I put it in with the vodka now whether it would go funny by christmas?
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  • Seakay
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    plum vodka http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/514614
    http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/?p=41

    plum gin http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Plum%20brandy

    plum whiskey http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Bubbe's%20plum%20brandy

    Loads of fruit liqueur recipes on this forum:
    http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/food-drink/3456-fruit-liqueur-recipes.html
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