Omelet wrote on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:46:17 -0500:

>> Lynn wrote on Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:49:51 -0700 (PDT):
>>
> >> On Sep 2, 1:37 pm, "Frank103" > wrote:
> >>> I'm just starting to learn abour vodka and would like to
> >>> do a little experimenting. First, I would like to give
> >>> vodka a slight lemon flavor. I have a 1.5 liter of
> >>> inexpensive vodka and 3 lemons. I know I will use the
> >>> zest. Do I use the juice? How long should I let the vodka
> >>> and zest mix rest? Can anyone recommend any other
> >>> ingredients and the amounts to use? Thanks in advance.
> >>> Frank
>>
> >> What the hell's the matter with Absolut Citron ?
> >> Lynn in Fargo
>>
>> I've liked Pepper Vodka since I first had it served from a
>> bottle encased in a block of ice. I don't mean things like
>> Absolut Peppar which is flavored with green sweet peppers,
>> AFAICT but the real Russian stuff using hot peppers.
>>
>> You can make it yourself by steeping dried hot peppers in
>> vodka. Filter off the peppers after a few hours and keep the
>> bottle in the freezer, zdorov'ya!

> Huh. I'm getting a crop of wild Petin's out back. I may have
> to try that just for grins. I've always extracted them in
> olive oil for cooking and salads.

I've never used fresh hot peppers but quite a variety of dried ones. I
make Pepper Vodka by inspection. Taste the product every hour or so! It
doesn't matter if it is a little hotter than you like. Once it is cooled
in the freezer, it becomes a little less powerful and it is customary
not to sip it but toss down a small glass in one gulp.
--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not