Question For the Cordial Makers:

[jennythereader]

Is there any particular brand of vodka that you've found works best?

Comments

[arathreel.livejournal.com]

Cheap works just as good as expensive. Higher proof vodka can be slightly advantageous.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

The book I'm using actually specifies what proof to use for each recipe, so that makes that a little easier.

[dulcinbradbury.livejournal.com]

We've bought cheap stuff on sale & filtered it through a Brita to improve it a bit.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

I may give that a try if I start making stuff in quantity.

[fallenlibrarian.livejournal.com]

i feel it depends a bit on the level of spice you are using. if you are using very little spice and mostly relying on the flavor of the fruit or nut, then go with a middle quality vodka.

if you are using lots of spices, the quality of the vodka does not matter quite so much.

also, in terms of the cordials from your kitchen book - if it says use 80 proof vodka, use 80 proof vodka at least for your first time making a particular cordial. some fruit flavors are delicate enough that a higher proof vodka will burn them out. likewise, if it says use 100 proof, go for it.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

So if I go into the liquor store and ask for "a mid-range, 100 proof vodka" I'll end up with something useful?

Thanks for the advice.