[sunshineband]

Ok then, just bought the vodka.  Let the fun commence.  Will let you know what it tastes like in a few months time.!   

You will be smiling 

[Mrs Bee]

Just a note about blackberry brandy (mentioned above by Mrs Bee)

It tends to be more blackberry-ish if you use half brandy and half vodka in my experience    The flavour of the brandy can swamp some of the more delicate brambly taste otherwise.

Thanks Sunny, I will give that a go this year instead of the Brandy.

If you get to go to france they sell cheap flavourless spirit especially for making liqueuers.
It is called, Alcool pour le fruits. Sold in the chemists and the supermarkets.

[VegGirl7]

my recipe for liqueur is just to put your chosen fruit into a large jar (I have a load of the swing top kilner type ones (a swedish furniture store sells them at reasonable prices  ))  and cover with vodka - put it on the dresser (it's out of direct sunlight) and give it a shake every now and then when I walk past.

leave it until a few weeks before Christmas and make a batch of sugar syrup, then have a fun evening straining and mixing the vodka(s) with sugar syrup "to taste"... 

[Capt Zero]

What a way to start Christmas...

[Oakdalebirds1]

make your own vodka , after initial cost it can work out from as little as 15 p per bottle !

[mumofstig]

make your own vodka , after initial cost it can work out from as little as 15 p per bottle !

Please note: Due to Customs and Excise legislation you must get a license to distill alcohol at home!

http://www.brewstore.co.uk/top-shelf-vodka-spirit-essence-1298-p.asp

[Sparkyrog]

I looked into this today ! you cannot get a license for less than 1800 ltrs. I had a long chat with customs and there is NO LEGAL METHOD FOR THE HOMEBREWER so just be aware if you go down that road ,as they may have to notify sales