Apple Pie for sippin

[Uncle Russ]

but I find that if it tastes good enough you keep drinking it cause you like it then the drunk takes care of itself.

Funny how that works, but it shore 'nuff does......  

I think you guys have nailed it. If it don't taste good, it just ain't right.

If it's real sippin stuff, it's good stuff! Plain and simple.
If someone has to hold a gun on you while you drink it, something went wrong with your mix.
No big deal....throw it out, and learn from your mistakes. You will be much better off in the long run.

I believe it was last year that our friend Jon mentioned that he made his so strong that for three days afterward, every time he drank a glass of water he was "tipsy" all over again....stout stuff, for sure.

Uncle Russ...

BTW; Right now my wife has about two gallons of Kahlua that has been working since May. She also has a dozen or so pints of Bailey's type Irish Creme for gifts, and I have a gallon of "Pie" May that I will put in pint bottles for small gifts as folks drop by over the upcoming holidays....so come on by if ya would like some really good pie.

Also, just because I have a Bar in the Living room does not mean I'm an alcoholic...however, it seems that many of those I associate with do have a bit of a thirst, and it's always there when they drop by....and they know it.

[Loyalist Dave]

Your math with the 151 Everclear is pretty good.  That's a nice, tasty, after dinner telling lies around the fire drink at that point  

LIMONCELLO or narancello

15 nice fresh lemons.
1 750 ml bottle of Everclear 150 proof
four cups water
four cups white sugar
a good, sharp potato peeler
a strainer
a mixing spoon
a really large container that will seal.  I like a really big mason jar.


OK so peel the lemons or oranges (I like to use tangelos for narancello).  You want unwaxed fruit, or you will get parafin into your booze.  You can wash them in really hot water to get the wax off if you need to, but fresh picked is the best.

Peel the skins, but do it thin, and ONLY USE THE YELLOW PART!  If you get any of the white part of the rind you will get a bitter drink.  Put the peels into the mason jar, or use two if you need to to hold the peels (I don't know how big your lemons will be eh?)  Cover the peels with Everclear, and seal the jar with the lid.  Let it set for a week to ten days.  The oils will transfer the alcohol.

(Take the left over fruits and make lemonade for the kids or to mix with your lager)

Anyway, the peels are done when you take one out and it's sorta crispy.  They should be almost white.  Use the strainer to and stain the alcohol tincture to remove the peels.  Put the peels down the garbage disposal.

Dissolve the four cups of sugar into the four coups of water, and then add the alcohol, and mix.  Bottle and age for a week.  Then drink!  Some folks like to chill the stuff in the freezer, as it won't freeze due to the alcohol.  Makes about 60 proof Limoncello.  

LD

[BEAVERMAN]

but I find that if it tastes good enough you keep drinking it cause you like it then the drunk takes care of itself.

Also, just because I have a Bar in the Living room does not mean I'm an alcoholic...however, it seems that many of those I associate with do have a bit of a thirst, and it's always there when they drop by....and they know it.

and it's always well stocked! I can vouch for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sse]

Your math with the 151 Everclear is pretty good.  That's a nice, tasty, after dinner telling lies around the fire drink at that point  

LIMONCELLO or narancello

15 nice fresh lemons.
1 750 ml bottle of Everclear 150 proof
four cups water
four cups white sugar
a good, sharp potato peeler
a strainer
a mixing spoon
a really large container that will seal.  I like a really big mason jar.


OK so peel the lemons or oranges (I like to use tangelos for narancello).  You want unwaxed fruit, or you will get parafin into your booze.  You can wash them in really hot water to get the wax off if you need to, but fresh picked is the best.

Peel the skins, but do it thin, and ONLY USE THE YELLOW PART!  If you get any of the white part of the rind you will get a bitter drink.  Put the peels into the mason jar, or use two if you need to to hold the peels (I don't know how big your lemons will be eh?)  Cover the peels with Everclear, and seal the jar with the lid.  Let it set for a week to ten days.  The oils will transfer the alcohol.

(Take the left over fruits and make lemonade for the kids or to mix with your lager)

Anyway, the peels are done when you take one out and it's sorta crispy.  They should be almost white.  Use the strainer to and stain the alcohol tincture to remove the peels.  Put the peels down the garbage disposal.

Dissolve the four cups of sugar into the four coups of water, and then add the alcohol, and mix.  Bottle and age for a week.  Then drink!  Some folks like to chill the stuff in the freezer, as it won't freeze due to the alcohol.  Makes about 60 proof Limoncello.  

LD

Thanks for that...

[sse]

FWIW: If you've got good fresh cider, by all means use that!

Oh, we have good fresh cider here in Michigan and I do feel bad for you guys out in the PacNW who can't get any decent cider...

[greggholmes]

I had to bring this one back..
without a rebuttal


"In the fertile valleys and plateaus of America’s far west, growers tend orchards that produce the world’s best apples. More than 175,000 acres of apple orchards are nestled in the eastern foothills of the picturesque Cascade Mountains at elevations from 500 to 3,000 feet above sea level. The orchards are irrigated with plentiful and cool mountain water.

The area first became known to American pioneers at the turn of the 19th century and by 1826, early settlers had discovered that the area’s rich lava-ash soil and plentiful sunshine created perfect conditions for growing apples.

 the top 9 varieties of apples grown in Washington state"

[Uncle Russ]

............ the top 9 varieties of apples grown in Washington state"

Consequently, the top "Apple Pie" comes from WA State too....but I thought that was all hush hush stuff to be kept right here in the Basin.........
NSA must have developed another leak, wouldn't ya say?
Dang ol' modern day cell phones, now everybody knows about our Apple Pie!

 :rotf

Uncle Russ...

[greggholmes]

I was wondering where those funny looking emails came from

[greggholmes]

my great grand father and grandfather worked and lived at the McKinstry ranch/ apple orchard near Lake Chelan.

[sse]

[snake eyes]

Jim,
   
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