Cordials and liquors you make yourself

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Homemade Cordials and Liquors
Although Liqueurs and spirits are both alcoholic distillates, the terms are not usually interchangeable. The distinction lies in the way the various flavors are obtained. Liqueurs are spirit-based drinks to which flavors are added, usually by infusion, and are often enhanced by sweetening. Sometimes spirits are flavored but un-flavored liqueurs do not exist; they are simply known as spirits.

INGREDIENTS

Liqueurs are also known as cordials in the United Kingdom and Australia. In the Scandinavian and Germanic speaking countries liqueurs and spirits are commonly known as aquavits, schnapps (schnapps, snaps), or washers; in eastern Baltic and Slavic countries as vodkas; and, in French speaking counties as eau de vies and brandies.

SUPER DISTILLER'S YEAST

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	Super Yeast-$4.75--HERE'S HOW IT WORKS A new single-pouch high alcohol kit that produces 6 gallons of 40 proof (20%abv) alcohol base in just 10 days. It works by fermentation of a special distiller's yeast and nutrients. Ingredients: high alcohol distiller's yeast, diammonium phosphate, yeast nutrients, trace vitamins and minerals.
	Proof & Tralle Hydrometer $6.50--Measures approximate alcohol in spirits up to 200 proof.

LIQUOR QUICK FLAVOR ESSENCE

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	Liquor Quick Flavor Essence $3.95 each Liquor making is as old as civilization itself. In fact, the recipes and techniques used have not changed much since the Middle Ages. Carefully selected seeds, herbs, fruits and essential oils are macerated or distilled and then fortified with alcohol and sweetened. Our essences are made in Northern Europe where the 'old world' style of extraction it a much treasured art.
These are all natural 100% European essences. Each bottle flavors 750 mL of natural vodka, alcohol, fermented Super Yeast or other alcohol. This product is twice as concentrated as Royal Piper (Noirot is similar in this way) but our new European recipes and essences include natural nut, fruit and/or grain oils, something competitive products do not use. The result, "a superior finished product".
You can also use Liquor Quick Essences to flavor and enhance all types of foods. Here's just a few ideas. If you have a special recipe using Liquor Quick Essences please tell us so we can add it to the list.

Flavor	Description	Brand	Sugar
Amaretto	popular Italian almond liqueur	*Amaretto di Saronno®*	1.25 cup⁽²⁾
Apricot Brandy	delicious apricot and brandy	*Apricot Brandy*	1.00 cup⁽²⁾
Bourbon Whiskey	corn-based whiskey	*Jim Beam®*	none⁽¹⁾
Canadian Rye Whiskey	Canadian whiskey	*Canadian Club®*	none⁽¹⁾
White Caribbean Rum			none⁽¹⁾
Coconut Rum	coconut & white rum	*Malibu Rum®*	1.00 cup⁽²⁾
Crème de Menthe	green peppermint liqueur	*Crème de Menthe*	1.25 cup⁽²⁾
Dark Jamaican Rum	original dark navy rum	*Captian Morgan®*	none⁽¹⁾
Hazelnut	traditional Italian nut liqueur	*Frangelico®*	1.25 cup⁽²⁾
Irish Cream*	whisky, cream & chocolate	*Bailey's®*	1.00 cup⁽²⁾
Italiano	Italian herb & vanilla liqueur	*Galliano®*	1.00 cup⁽²⁾
Malt Whisky (smoked)	strong “single malt” whisky	*Single Malt*	none⁽¹⁾
Mexican Coffee	world’s #1 coffee liqueur	*Kahlua®*	1.00 cup⁽²⁾
Orange Brandy	blend of orange and brandy	*Grand Mariner®*	none⁽¹⁾
Peach Schnapps	classic fruit liqueur	*Peach Schnapps*	1.00 cup⁽²⁾
Sambuca	popular Italian aniseed liqueur	*Sambuca®*	0.25 cup⁽²⁾
Scotch Honey Whisky	whisky, honey & herbs	*Drambuie®*	none⁽¹⁾
Scotch Whisky (blended)	based on famous “red label”	*Walker Red®*	none⁽¹⁾
Southern Whiskey	delicious Bourbon and citrus	*Southern Comfort®*	0.50 cup⁽²⁾
Swiss Chocolate Almond	dark chocolate and almond	*Chocolate Almond*	1.25 cup⁽²⁾

Finish Glycerin To smooth and mellow liquors

4 oz. Glycerine $2.50-

1 gl. Glycerine $45.50-

⁽¹⁾ All spirit and liquor recipes require 25 fl.oz. of 35-40% abv grain alcohol, neutral vodka or 'swish barrel' alcohol.

⁽²⁾ Your alcohol base can be neutral Vodka or alcohol produced with Liquor Quick Super Yeast. Liquors should be 40 proof (20% abv). When using Vodka it may be necessary to cut the strenght using distilled water. All spirit and liquor recipes require 25 fl.oz.

Measure out the required sugar if any.

Use a funnel to pour required sugar into an empty 1 liter bottle.

Add Liquor Quick Essence

Add 1-2 oz. of Finishing Formula (glycern).

Choose your alcohol base and add 25 fl.oz.

Seal the bottle and shake until sugar is completely disolved.

Allow to age at least 2 weeks. Product will greatly improve with time.

* Irish Cream Before serving blend 1 fl. oz. whipping cream into 4 fl. oz. of Irish Cream Cordial and shake well. Refrigerate any unused liqueur for a maximum of 1 week.

CORDIAL BOOKS

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	Cordials From Your Kitchen-$14.95- Using these easy instructions, readers can create fruit, nut, herb, spice, coffee, and cream-based liqueurs, as well as flavored brandies, rums, and vodkas.		Making Liquors For Gifts-$3.95- by Freid Includes everything from equipment to labeling, gift ideas and recipes using fresh ingredients. Also includes a short history on liquors. 32 pages.
	Lore of Still Building-$9.95- by Gilbat A fun and helpfull guide to producing alcohol for food and fuel.		Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible-$21.95- How to make beer, wine, liqueurs and moonshine whiskey. The author dusts off over 30 years of experience to tell you how it's done. He also tells you how to make the equipment to do it with.

STANDARD 5th BOTTLES

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*750 ml Screw Top 5^th Bottles. Caps are not included !*
F Clear Claret	750 ml	28mm screw top (not included)	12/case	$10.95/case of 12
G Green Claret	750 ml	28mm screw top (not included)	12/case	$10.95/case of 12
		Polyseal Screw Caps(reusable)	12 pack	$2.95
			144/pack	$39.95

SMALL CORDIAL BOTTLES

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Classic Small Decantor (8oz.) 12 for $17.95-
The perfect package for giving your homemade cordials as gifts. This old style heavy glass decanter holds eight ounces of liquid in an air tight, re-sealable, swing top bottle.

	375ml Clear Stretch Bottle (12oz.) 12 per case corks not included			$14.95
	#9 Taster Cork for vinegar or cordials			25 ct. $4.95
	375ml Clear Bordeaux (12oz.) 24 per case corks not included			$18.95
	#9 Taster Cork for vinegar or cordials			25 ct. $4.95
	187 ml Clear Split (6oz) 24 per case corks not included			$14.95
	#7 Tapered Cork for vinegar or cordials			25 ct. $1.95

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