A dear friend sent me this link overnight because she knows I'm interested in making boozy drinks & there is still just enough time to get it ready in time. So I thought I would pass it on to you enthusiasts as it might make a good gift, packaged up in decorative bottles. What do you think. I have all the ingredients at hand so I will make some today. I like the idea of the peppercorns & star-anise.
I also appreciate it being named & made for the solstice as that time of the year is very important to me as it heralds a new beginning & the light starts increasing.
http://www.sidewalkshoes.com/2011/11/winter-solsti.....-brew.html
[*** I just know I am going to start playing with this recipe....I can never leave things alone.....recipes I mean !! ]
"The beautiful is as useful as the useful...perhaps more so."
from Les Miserables
I might have a problem finding star anise but will give it a go. It would be good to have some ready for when the snow starts Keep us posted with any changes you make please
Trying to enjoy life as it is
good idea, off for a rummage in the pantry
thanks
Trying to enjoy life as it is
I have both in the pantry whoopeee who needs star anise
Trying to enjoy life as it is
Hhm. Hattie hhm, I'm in trouble.
The only saving grace is there is not quite enough time to get this ready for Christmas.
The big attraction for me is going to be sucking those oranges after they have been swimming in brandy for an age and that is just a by-product!!
Thank you !!!
I have reached an age where my train of thought often leaves the station without me...
Start now it would be ready when we get back from the UK, none for the relatives. Oh dear what a shame!
Too late for this solstice but I think we should all try it out and have a group tasting session in the dark and miserable days of February. Then we'll be well informed on all its finer points and prepared to make it in good time for solstice next year.
I'm with you, Nadine, solstice is definately a day worth celebrating!
Never assume anything - except an occasional air of intelligence.
Too late for this solstice, but I will be having a solstice bonfire with food cooked on it. Mulled apple juice works well to drink around the bonfire Maybe I will make this next year, after hearing all the reviews of it in February
blog: Devon Garden
That is an interesting looking recipe. I'll have to give it a go if I get a bottle of brandy for christmas. But until then I think a glass of sloe gin might hit the spot...
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