A friend gave me a jar of his home-made Limoncello for
Christmas. Vodka with lemon zest that infuses for a week of nuptial bliss, with
simple syrup added to finish. Perfect. I usually drink straight vodka shots
from the freezer with a chaser of fruit juice but that gift got me thinking. I
remembered the flavored vodkas I used to make as a bachelor 40 years ago. I
would save pretty pint bottles throughout the year and fill them up as
Christmas gifts for friends.
They were always a big hit.
Now, after going into production mode for the last week, I’m
the proud owner of a quart of my own Limoncello, as well as pints of fruit
flavored vodkas that don’t have any syrup. 100% proof, made with fresh fruit.
Pour over ice and add syrup or mint or whatever. I usually go straight up but
the sweet is nice sometimes too.
Lemon, pear, blueberry, mango, raspberry…Kiwi is next up.
They look delicious but I wouldn’t know. January is a
no-alcohol, no-smoke month for me. I normally give the liver a break every
three months.
I haven’t even tasted them.
If you hear some Lucinda Williams cranked up to “Wow” or
maybe that old Johnny Winter album I put on when I’m feeling froggy, rocking
the house in February or March, come on in and have a cocktail.
There’s plenty of deliciousness to pick from.
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