Evilsciencechick

It’s going to be a mostly homemade/handmade Christmas around here.  And I hear you groaning now “NOOOOOOO, IT’S TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS!!!” , but I say NO IT ISN’T.  Not if you’re planning it right.  I’m knitting something for just about every member of the family.  Those gifts are well underway – hats, scarves, a pair of socks – all flying off the needles for the past two months now.  Because I am that good.

You don’t care about that, though.  What YOU care about is what ELSE I’m making for christmas.  The boooooooze…

I made cranberry vodka a few years ago, after reading something about it online.  Seemed pretty easy and fun, and while you have to plan ahead (since it needs to sit for a at least a few weeks), the initial investment of supplies and time is minimal.  I made one bottle and took it to my parents’ house for christmas, thinking we’d drink a little, then I’d bring it back home for us to enjoy here.  Instead my mom stole the bottle and basically hoarded it for herself until it was all gone.

Spooky, mom.

Anyway, fruit booze is easy and fun, doesn’t require any special equipment, and as long as you have space on your counter and patience, you too can turn your mom into a fruity alcholic!

This year, I’ve decided to mix it up – I want to make cranberry orange spice vodka.  Sounds festive, right?  Right.  Let’s begin. More »« Less