Hi all,New to this group. Happy to find one that loves wine as I do.Looking to start making some. Just need to learn lots first.Hugs,Linda CORGINAL POSTER: hodgesquilter

Does anyone have a recipe for Apple wine not CIDER but APPLE WINE likethey use as base for wine coolers?ORGINAL POSTER: ozzy60107

I know this is brewed,but a favorit winter drink of mine.This is a good base recipe i found online.Most use vodka instead of grain and lemon not orange but if you arelike my you will mess with the recipe anyhow.Krupnik(Hot Mead)1 cup honey1 cup water3 or 4 whole cloves6 sticks cinnamonsmall piece nutmeg (or 1/4 tsp fresh ground)3 inch piece vanilla bean1/2 inch strip orange rind2 cups grain alcohol1 large dose of common sense*Bring honey and water to a boil and carefully remove all scum.Add cloves, sinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla bean, and orange rind.Allow to boil up again. Remove from heat and let stand a minute ortwo - then again bring to a boil.Cover and set aside for at least half an hour to steep (a few hoursis even better).Strain. Again bring to a boil.Pour in the alcohol, stir well.Serve piping hot.Serving suggestions: 1 serving is no more than two ounces. Serve incordial glasses.*Caution: This is an extremely potent drink. It tastes great, butdo yourself and your guests a favor and don't serve it if peoplewill have to drive afterward.Comment: This has a wonderful flavor and aftertaste. It is veryeasy to have too much. Prepare in the morning, then let it steepall day before the final reheating.Krupnik is one of the oldest-known drinks in Poland, dating far backinto the Middle Ages. References to it are found in literature, folksongs, and poetry. Drunk in large quantities, it was supposed tofell strong warriors and conquer conquerors.ORGINAL POSTER: ozzy60107

Where are you buying juice that cheap?--- "C. Lee Davis" wrote:>> Yes I'm in a small town. Rockland Maine and things were highalready then a lot of rich people moved in and turned it into theart district and now everything is expensive..> Clifford>> "> That is unreal! I can get cheap frozen juice for less than$1. Are you in a small town?>> --- Clifford Davis wrote:>> > I am thinking of just using a sugar/water/yeast mix to make ageneral> > purpose alcohol that could easily have any Durkee brandflavoring> > added to it after fermentation. Would this work> > Fruit juice in Maine is awfully expensive even cheap concentratestuff> > is almost $4.00> >> >>> __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> http://mail.yahoo.com>>>>>> Love and be loved!>ORGINAL POSTER: ozzy60107

10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;"">I would use no less than 1 cup. Dependingon what else is involved, more, of course.10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;""> From: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com]bold;"">On Behalf Of richraynor@aol.comSent: Sunday, December 17, 20064:52 PMTo: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.comSubject: [E-Z-Caps] Some?12.0pt;""> 12.0pt;"">Occassionally I read that it is important to add "some" applejuice when trying something experimental.12.0pt;"">What is the "some" amount?Check out the new AOL.Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access tomillions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.ORGINAL POSTER: justforfun69

Occassionally I read that it is important to add ""some"" apple juice when trying something experimental.What is the ""some"" amount?Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.ORGINAL POSTER: richraynor

I've used kool-aid, Iced tea, lemonade, Gatorade, and even rootbeer as abase. In all circumstances you'll still want to add some apple juice fornutritional purposes to get the best results.-----Original Message-----From: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com] On BehalfOf Clifford DavisSent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 5:32 PMTo: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.comSubject: [E-Z-Caps] Re: kool-aid?????--- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, "robotguy666" wrote:>> has anbody use koolaid before? and if how do u use it?I suspect the kool aid in tubs that contains sugar should work fine. Iam going to try it myself. I think the little packages might be moredifficult. I'd like to try gatorade with a little real fruit juice.>Yahoo! Groups LinksORGINAL POSTER: justforfun69

You'll be hard pressed to get much out of that mixture. The yeast needsnutrients to thrive and multiply. Sugar alone doesn't provide thesenutrients. You'll want to add -at least- a portion of juice.-----Original Message-----From: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com] On BehalfOf Clifford DavisSent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 5:34 PMTo: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.comSubject: [E-Z-Caps] Plain sugar/yeast wineI am thinking of just using a sugar/water/yeast mix to make a generalpurpose alcohol that could easily have any Durkee brand flavoringadded to it after fermentation. Would this workFruit juice in Maine is awfully expensive even cheap concentrate stuffis almost $4.00Yahoo! Groups LinksORGINAL POSTER: justforfun69

That is unreal! I can get cheap frozen juice for less than $1. Are you in asmall town?--- Clifford Davis wrote:> I am thinking of just using a sugar/water/yeast mix to make a general> purpose alcohol that could easily have any Durkee brand flavoring> added to it after fermentation. Would this work> Fruit juice in Maine is awfully expensive even cheap concentrate stuff> is almost $4.00>>__________________________________________________Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection aroundhttp://mail.yahoo.comORGINAL POSTER: kevin

Yes I'm in a small town. Rockland Maine and things were high already then a lot of rich people moved in and turned it into the art district and now everything is expensive..Clifford""That is unreal! I can get cheap frozen juice for less than $1. Are you in a small town?--- Clifford Davis wrote:> I am thinking of just using a sugar/water/yeast mix to make a general> purpose alcohol that could easily have any Durkee brand flavoring> added to it after fermentation. Would this work> Fruit juice in Maine is awfully expensive even cheap concentrate stuff> is almost $4.00>>__________________________________________________Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection aroundhttp://mail.yahoo.comLove and be loved!ORGINAL POSTER: c_