I have a recipe for absinthe that specifies vodka or everclear as a base but indicates that a lower alcohol alternative is to use "wine spirits" instead. I don't distill myself, so what is a commercial item that would fit that category? I looked at Brandy's and the like but they are also 40% alcohol, just like most vodkas. Please let me know what I'm missing and many thanks.
2006-08-10 21:00:56 · 4 answers · asked by rayna 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Hmmmm . . . Maybe it's just plain old cooking wine?
2006-08-11 04:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jayna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine spirits include cognac (made from champagne grapes), and grappa. These are generally about half the proof of vodka, and, well, everclear is basically pure alcohol. The wine spirits will add a complexity and flavor to the absinthe that will make it more interesting.
2006-08-11 12:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by odu83 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has two meanings:
# Fortified wine, a wine that has been blended with brandy or other spirits - eg: Sherry - where alcohol is added in the form of Brandy or neutral spirits. Fortified wines range from the relatively familiar sherry and port to the fairly obscure Madeira and Marsala.
# Sweet or very sweet wines of any alcohol level customarily drunk with dessert or by themselves and usually in small amounts.
2006-08-11 04:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally in the receipe the wine spirit not used they uses only the spirit kinda thing which in form of liquid which enriches the intaking of ur food and helps u to feel light while eating!!!!! this is normally practized in small restuarants also......
2006-08-10 21:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋