Liquor Up On Sunday

[affreca]

Getting restless. The part of summer I hate is here, the hot and humid dog days of August. I spent last week doing field work near San Antonio, and so noticed the humidity more when I got back. I spent Friday evening and Saturday hiding in the AC, but got restless today. After cooking curry (another try at panang, a bit closer this time), I settled on my liquors.

Two weeks ago I started two quarter batches of creme de cacao (one vodka based and one brandy based). A week late, I finally strained and bottle them. Nummy - especially the vodka one. Then I picked leaves of my insane chocolate mint plant, and started up a full batch of creme de menthe. I'll try to bring a bottle to Cecil's Siege if I go. I also finally ordered a bottle capper, to help in aging and transportation.

Speaking of aging, I retried some of the Curacao I made this spring. Much tastier now, especially with a bit of menthe. However, I don't like the aftertaste. I suspect I wasn't careful enough with removing the white pith of the orange peel.

Comments

[queza7.livejournal.com]

Could I trade you a bottle of Patron (I think that's what the bitty bottle of tequila is, right?) for a bit of creme de menthe and cacao. I can find bottles if you want. :)

[affreca.livejournal.com]

I'll chat with you tomorrow at anime.

[ninja-tech.livejournal.com]

Mmmm....liquor....*drools* Now that I'm back to work, I'm going to miss have a drink or two every night. *sigh*