In article <dxxvk.413$1a2.403@trnddc04>,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

> 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.

<lol> Jello shots?

I can try that I guess! I don't plant the petins, the wild birds do. I
have one plant that is about 8 years old and two new ones that appeared
2 years ago. Most of the fruit goes to Freya the cockatoo. She loves
them. ;-)

Goffin's. Small bird, but lively! She was a stray that I managed to
capture from my back yard in 1998. I still have the scars but it was
worth it.

Good source of vitamin C for her. Like humans, it needs to be
supplemented.
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Peace! Om

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