Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it rox formerly rmg?, wrote:
>
>> I know a fruitcake will take brandy or rum. I just discovered I have
>> about 1/2 cup rum as opposed to the 3/4 for which the recipe calls. Can
>> I stretch rum with brandy or is that just disgusting? I know they're
>> featured together in some hot holiday punches but I have found no
>> fruitcake recipe which says its ok to use both. Thanks for your
>> thoughts.
>>
>> rox
>>
>>
>
> I always use *both* brandy and rum in and on my fruitcakes. I like the
> combined flavors.

Once I was stuck with nothing to use but peach schnapps. It produced a
nice flavor and the result was very popular among my friends and family.

<I do *so* have taste>