Caraway Vodka & Orange Liqueur

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              FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a cute one from Dilys Smith:

A very elderly gentleman, very well dressed, hair well groomed,
great looking suit, flower in his lapel smelling slightly of a good
after shave, presenting a well looked-after image, walks into an
upscale cocktail lounge. Seated at the bar is an elderly looking
lady in her mid-eighties. The gentleman walks over, sits alongside
of her, orders a drink, takes a sip, turns to her and says, "So tell
me, do I come here often?"

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              TODAY'S RECIPES
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This simple recipe makes a very good imitation of expensive
Danish schnapps.

Caraway Vodka

1 Tbs (15 ml) caraway seeds
1 quart (1 L) vodka

Add the caraway seeds to the bottle of vodka, seal, and allow
to stand at room temperature for one week or more. Strain
through cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter and serve chilled or
over ice. Makes 1 quart (1 L).

Variations: Cumin, coriander, and fennel seed (or any combination)
can be substituted for the caraway seed.

Here's a familiar flavor that's great on ice cream or fresh fruit.
It's also pretty good for straight sipping.

Orange Liqueur (similar to Grand Marnier)

1 cup (250 ml) brandy
1 cup (250 ml) orange sections
1 cup (250 ml) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) finely chopped orange zest

Combine the ingredients in a jar and let sit at room temperature
for 3 to 5 weeks. Strain and pour into bottles. Makes about 3
cups (750 ml).
Received on Fri Dec 8 07:09:49 2006