J.J. Whitley Blackcurrant Vodka 70cl, Purple

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The gin will be ready after three weeks, but can be kept for up to three months with the blackcurrants in for a stronger flavour.

It may be illegal to distill spirits or brew alcoholic beverages at home in the country/state you reside, please check with the laws in your area before proceeding with any home distilling or brewing. Another variation uses champagne instead of vodka and adds a touch of cranberry juice for a touch of tartness. Banana wine is a sweet-smelling homemade beverage that comes with a unique taste, a light fruit flavor, and in a color similar to that of honey. The name changed several time in the past until 1979 when they decide to launch there product as premium vodka and used the name Absolut Vodka.Experiment with different berry concoctions and follow our guide to making the ultimate crumble, which covers crucial crumble conumdrums such as topping texture, madcap additions and thickness of layers.

Absolut Kurant is made exclusively from natural ingredients, and unlike most other flavoured vodkas, it doesn't contain any added sugar. Absolut vodka goes through a unique distillation process known as fractional distillation which produces Vodka without fusel alcohol, which can cause off flavours to vodka and is sometimes described as being 'spicy' or 'hot', not what you want from a smooth vodka. We have serving suggestions too - dollop a scoop into a glass of prosecco to create an instant frozen cocktail, or blend it into this smooth, creamy lassi, swapping the mango sorbet for blackcurrant, and the fresh fruit for a handful of berries, using milk to adjust the thickness and honey to add sweetness if required. Try pairing it with strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for a simple fruit salad, or use it in a smoothie or yogurt parfait. These antioxidants help protect your cells from damage, and can help reduce the risk of some diseases.

You’ll be putting all this stuff into a large Kilner type jar so make sure it is sterilised first and also the bottles you’ll be decanting it into later when it is all nice and infused and ready to rock. These great organoleptic properties and availability make blackcurrant very popular among moonshiners and winemakers. Try your hand at even more fruity flavour combinations with our guide on how to make flavoured spirits. When it comes to pouring the infused liqueur through a sieve, make sure it is lined with 2 layers of kitchen paper so that none of the fibres of the fruit get through and make the resulting drink cloudy.

It was in this time that it got launched as a global product and has grown from making 90,000 litres to 96. Play around with ratios to suit your tastes, and try something new by adding grapes and cherries for a ‘Black Forest’ version. The tartness of the fruit will contrast nicely with the salty flavors of the dish, while the sweetness will add a touch of flavor. They are a good source of important nutrients, and they also contain antioxidants that can help protect your cells.Black currant is a tart and slightly sweet fruit that can be enjoyed as is or used in a variety of recipes.