Self sufficiency stew.

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 26 Apr 2010, 16:28

Keela wrote:
Keela wrote: it's almost sloe gin time...
Well Andy, this bit rings true...

Unfortunately the Sloe Gin's all finished yet again!

Ah the beautiful circularity of life. Like sloe gin, it brings comfort in an uncertain world.

RuncornBridge · Post by **RuncornBridge** » 26 Apr 2010, 22:08

Welcome to PowerSwitch FarOut11.
I've got Elderberry Elixir on the go but this recipe has the fruit steeped in Vodka, I'll need to sweeten it up but maybe it'll be worth getting a cold for.

Keela · Post by **Keela** » 26 Apr 2010, 22:18

I did Elderberry vodka too... with added sugar of course

snow hope · Post by **snow hope** » 26 Apr 2010, 23:38

My granny used to drink Pink Gin - I'll get my coat.....

Keela · Post by **Keela** » 27 Apr 2010, 00:09

My great aunt used to drink cold tea out of a tea cup..

.... only it wasn't cold tea!

Mark · Post by **Mark** » 27 Apr 2010, 12:33

Keela wrote:I did Elderberry vodka too... with added sugar of course

Yeah, that's a good way to preserve surplus fruit.

We had loads of surplus blackcurrents last year, so we bunged them in a demijohn and covered with cheap vodka. The marinated blackcurrents can go with ice-cream or be added into muffins. The vodka residue can be drunk, but I find it too sweet unless diluted with something.