How are those cellos Tal?

[Tracker123]

You like? They will make you howl at the moon won't they?

[fishervet]

You like? They will make you howl at the moon won't they?

They are great. Gives warmth a new meaning.

[Fish on Line]

What do you wear them on?

[fishervet]

What do you wear them on?

wear???

[Tracker123]

FOL, I made these from the satsuma's, lemons, and black berries I grow.



Guess you missed my original post. Making more this weekend with all the citrus I have on the trees.

[PawPaw Gene]

Randy, I've heard of people making it but no one has posted a recipe. Do you have one or is it a great secret.
"gene"

[Fish on Line]

The Country Living thread had tons of Citrus in your yard, The Grapefruit tree made me Drool. I have some Peach trees I spray with Fruit tree Spray several times a year. I always have the Fruit fall off Full of worms and always before any get Ripe . I am Happy to make 8 to 10 Gallons of Muscadine Wine.

[Tracker123]

Grapefruit will be ready this weekend, doing it as well. I have peach trees but can't keep the birds off the peaches, they tear them up with very little left. After seeing a picture of Gene's fig trees with his netting - I'm going to do that this Spring for the peaches. Haven't had a problem with worms. Maybe because of all the birds out here.

Gene - for citrus (satsuma's, lemons, grapefruit, etc.), I place the peeled rinds in a half gallon container (any size container will do) roughly half full. Try to minimize the pith (white part under the rind). For berries, I just put the berries in and call it good. Fill the container with Everclear (ethanol). I assume you can use vodka, etc. I just keep it to it's purest form. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil to block out all light. Place in a cool location (I use the back of my shop). Let sit for 4 - 6 weeks. Take a peak on occasion to see if the color is right. When ready, strain through coffee filters into a larger bowl. This part is time consuming, but produces a nice transparent fluid.

Next, prepare a simple sugar syrup by combining one part water to one part sugar (2 cups water to 2 cups sugar, etc. depending upon the size of your batch). Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool simple syrup in an ice bath or whatever.

I use a final ratio of 2 1/2 cups of simple syrup to 2 cups infused alcohol to bottle them up. Let sit for at least 2 weeks to let the syrup marry with the alcohol. Serve very cold, I recommend store in freezer for a pleasant bite

[PawPaw Gene]

Thanks Randy, I have an overabundance of tangerines that I might try your recipe on.
"gene"